Fortunino Matania

1881 - 1963

One of the early war illustrations.

Uhlans encounter Belgian defences outside of Liege

Zouaves arrive in the nick of time by taxi-cab in Senlis.

An incident pre-dating that of Taxis of the Marne fame.

Belgians and Germans in close combat on the Yser.

Highlanders capturing Germans on the Yser.

Despite the Dutch looking windmill, this is an accurate portrayal of the Belgian landscape.

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