Haig introducing Sir Pertab Singh to General Joffre
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Haig introducing Sir Pertab Singh to General Joffre
Field Marshal Douglas Haig, 1st Earl Haig (1861-1928) introducing Lieutenant-General Maharaja Sri Pratap Singh Sahib Bahadur of Idar (1845-1922) to Marshal Joseph Jacques Cesaire Joffre (1852-1931) - WWI era. The card bears the following quote from Singh: " I hope the time is soon coming when at the head of my men I shall die fighting." Date: circa 1916
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Allied Allies Bahadur Cesaire Commanders Generals Haig Jacques Joffre Leaders Lieutenant Maharaja Marshal Pratap Sahib Singh Turban Uniforms Douglas Idar Pertab
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a historic moment during the First World War as Field Marshal Douglas Haig, 1st Earl Haig (1861-1928), introduces Lieutenant-General Maharaja Sri Pratap Singh Sahib Bahadur of Idar (1845-1922) to Marshal Joseph Jacques Cesaire Joffre (1852-1931) on a field in circa 1916. Haig, a prominent British military leader, served as the Commander-in-Chief of the British Army during the war, while Joffre, a French military genius, was the Commander-in-Chief of the French Army. The Maharaja of Idar, a distinguished Indian leader, had raised an Indian cavalry brigade to support the Allied war effort. In this image, Haig extends a warm welcome to the Maharaja, who is dressed in his traditional turban and uniform, while Joffre, in his French military attire, listens intently. The Maharaja's quote inscribed on the card, "I hope the time is soon coming when at the head of my men I shall die fighting," underscores the commitment and bravery of the Indian soldiers who served alongside their British counterparts. The meeting of these three military leaders represents the unity and collaboration of the Allied forces during the tumultuous years of World War I. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the diverse and multifaceted nature of the war, with leaders from various backgrounds and nations coming together to fight for a common cause. The image also serves as a testament to the sacrifices made by soldiers from all corners of the world during this pivotal moment in history.
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