De Fransche troepen bij het debarkeeren te Salonica (October 1915) vol levenslust begroeten den bodem van de Balkan waar zij komen om het heldhaftige Servië bij te staan 1915

This 1915 photograph, "De Fransche troepen bij het debarkeeren te Salonica," by the artist Sémaphore, depicts French troops disembarking in Salonica (Thessaloniki, Greece) during World War I. The soldiers are shown on the deck of a ship, cheering as they prepare to disembark and support the Serbian forces. The image captures the optimism and spirit of the troops, as they embark on their mission in the Balkans. It serves as a historical document of the French involvement in the Balkan theater of World War I and offers a glimpse into the human side of the war. The black and white photograph, measuring 90 mm x 140 mm, creates a sense of historical distance, highlighting the significance of this moment in time.