{"product_id":"harp-mecmuasi-1917-ottoman-military-mag-ww1-galicia-macedonian-romanian-front-sinai-prilep-caucasus","title":"Harp Mecmuası 1917 Ottoman Military Mag WW1 Galicia Macedonian Romanian Front Sinai Prilep Caucasus","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarp Mecmuası – “Our Soldiers at Rest: A Five-Minute Conversation” – Issue No. 20 – July 1917 (Temmuz 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, military units, prisoners of war, medical services, and everyday life at the front and behind the lines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cover of this twentieth issue features a photograph of Ottoman soldiers taking a break, accompanied by the caption “Our soldiers at rest: a five-minute conversation.” Inside, the magazine includes photographs of Şehzade Abdurrahim Efendi and Şehzade Ömer Faruk Efendi on the Galicia Front, as well as Ottoman soldiers serving on the Tirol, Western, Macedonian, and Romanian fronts. Among the Macedonian Front photographs is an image showing an Ottoman cavalry detachment attacking British forces. Other photographs depict Muslim residents of Prilep and volunteer soldiers there.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe issue also features photographs from the Sinai Front, including camels and a camel cavalry detachment (Hecin Süvari Müfrezesi). The Caucasus Front is represented by photographs of Ottoman soldiers and captured Russian aircraft. Further subjects include Haydarpaşa Railway Station, Ottoman soldiers receiving medical treatment in Sivas and Thessaloniki, and British prisoners of war held in Bursa. 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. 20, July 1917 (Temmuz 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 soldiers taking a break, captioned “Our soldiers at rest: a five-minute conversation”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Galicia Front: Photographs of Şehzade Abdurrahim Efendi and Şehzade Ömer Faruk Efendi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Tirol Front: Photographs of Ottoman soldiers serving on the front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Western and Macedonian Fronts: Numerous photographs of Ottoman soldiers and military activities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Macedonian Front: Photograph of an Ottoman cavalry detachment attacking British forces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Prilep: Photographs of the Muslim population and volunteer soldiers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Romanian Front: Photographs of Ottoman soldiers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Sinai Front: Photographs of camels and an Ottoman camel cavalry detachment (Hecin Süvari Müfrezesi)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Caucasus Front: Photographs of Ottoman soldiers and Russian aircraft captured by Ottoman forces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Istanbul: Photograph of Haydarpaşa Railway Station\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Medical Services: Photographs of Ottoman soldiers receiving treatment in Sivas and Thessaloniki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Prisoners of War: Photographs of captured British soldiers held in Bursa\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":50684109291658,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_9608a731-05b2-4d3e-9408-e9a007c4c44a.jpg?v=1793865807","url":"https:\/\/turkrexcollectables.com\/products\/harp-mecmuasi-1917-ottoman-military-mag-ww1-galicia-macedonian-romanian-front-sinai-prilep-caucasus","provider":"Turkrex Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}