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    Commanding Presence: Gen. Mackensen in the Spotlight
    Commanding Presence: Gen. Mackensen in the Spotlight
    Commanding Presence: Gen. Mackensen in the Spotlight

    Commanding Presence: Gen. Mackensen in the Spotlight

    $19.95

    This photograph features General August von Mackensen, a prominent military figure in early 20th-century Germany. Taken between 1910 and 1915, it captures Mackensen at a time when he was celebrated for his strategic prowess during World War I. The general had become a national hero due to his successes on the Eastern Front, particularly during the Gorlice-Tarnów Offensive in 1915, which significantly weakened Russian forces and shifted the balance of power in favor of Germany.

    The image comes from the Bain News Service, which was instrumental in the rise of news photography during this period. The early 1900s marked a transformative time for visual media, as photography began playing a critical role in shaping public perception of military leaders and events. Mackensen’s likeness was often used in newspapers and other outlets, representing the ideals of German militarism at the time. This photograph not only documents a key military figure but also highlights the evolution of journalistic practices as the world moved deeper into modernity with the advent of the Great War.

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    Commanding Presence: Gen. Mackensen in the Spotlight

    Commanding Presence: Gen. Mackensen in the Spotlight

    8" x 10"
    $19.95
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