{"product_id":"harp-mecmuasi-1917-ottoman-military-mag-ww1-galicia-front-iran-sinai-palestine-romania-mosul-palestinian-volunteers","title":"Harp Mecmuası 1917 Ottoman Military Mag WW1 Galicia Front Iran Sinai Palestine Romania Mosul Palestinian Volunteers","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarp Mecmuası – “Ottoman Cavalry Resting after a Victory at an Open Encampment on the Sinai Front” – Issue No. 21 – August 1917 (Ağustos 1333) – Ottoman Turkish Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarp Mecmuası was an official Ottoman military and cultural periodical published during World War I, from 1915 to 1918, under the auspices of the Ministry of War (Harbiye Nezareti) during Enver Pasha’s tenure. Its first issue appeared in November 1915, and publication ended with Issue No. 27 in June 1918. The magazine aimed to report on the progress of the war, strengthen morale among Ottoman soldiers, and maintain public support for the armed forces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe magazine distinguished itself through its extensive use of original battlefield photography and illustrations. Despite difficult wartime conditions and paper shortages, it presented photographs from various fronts in high-quality print. Its visual coverage documented military operations, commanders, soldiers, aviation, military hospitals, and everyday life behind the front lines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cover of this twenty-first issue features a photograph captioned: “On the Sinai Front: Our cavalry resting at an open encampment after a victory.” Inside, the magazine includes photographs of howitzers and artillery pieces on the Galicia Front, as well as images from the Romanian Front. The Western Front section features Ottoman aviation personnel photographed alongside their aircraft. Another photograph documents Archduke Hubert Salvator of the Austrian imperial family during a visit to a military hospital.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe issue also contains eleven photographs relating to Ottoman soldiers on the Iran Front, alongside images documenting military operations and the headquarters of the Mosul Central Command. Further coverage includes photographs from the Caucasus and Sinai fronts, including an image of a British aircraft. One photograph is captioned “Preparations for Participation on the Sinai Front: Palestinian Volunteers in Training,” documenting volunteers undergoing military training. The closing section, titled “Mübarek Şehitlerimiz” (Our Blessed Martyrs), features photographs of Ottoman soldiers who lost their lives during the war.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Publication: Harp Mecmuası, official Ottoman military periodical issued under the Ministry of War\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Issue: No. 21, August 1917 (Ağustos 1333)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Language: Ottoman Turkish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Cover Photograph: Ottoman cavalry resting at an open encampment after a victory on the Sinai Front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Galicia Front: Photographs of howitzers and artillery pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Romanian Front: Photographic coverage of Ottoman military activities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Western Front: Photographs of Ottoman aviation personnel alongside their aircraft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Austrian Imperial Family: Photograph of Archduke Hubert Salvator during a visit to a military hospital\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Iran Front: Eleven photographs relating to Ottoman soldiers and military activities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Mosul: Photograph of the headquarters of the Mosul Central Command\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Caucasus Front: Photographic coverage of the front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Sinai Front: Photographs of military activities, including a British aircraft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Palestinian Volunteers: Photograph captioned “Preparations for Participation on the Sinai Front: Palestinian Volunteers in Training”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• “Mübarek Şehitlerimiz” (Our Blessed Martyrs): A closing section featuring photographs of Ottoman soldiers who lost their lives during the war\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50684619686026,"sku":null,"price":240.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_a2591bd7-30fc-4b80-8ca9-2a5f005eddd9.jpg?v=1793870919","url":"https:\/\/turkrexcollectables.com\/products\/harp-mecmuasi-1917-ottoman-military-mag-ww1-galicia-front-iran-sinai-palestine-romania-mosul-palestinian-volunteers","provider":"Turkrex Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}