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Suez Crisis 1956 Soldiers on the troopship Empire Ken as it prepares to leave for
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Suez Crisis 1956 Soldiers on the troopship Empire Ken as it prepares to leave for
Suez Crisis 1956
Soldiers on the troopship Empire Ken as it prepares to leave for the Mediterranean. For reasons known only to himself one of the men on the left hand side of the picture is holding up a paperback of the science fiction book " Forbidden Planet."
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Manchester Mirror
Mirrorpix
England
Media ID 21830769
© Mirrorpix
1956 Ec Scan Evsi News Serious
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In this photo print, we are transported back to the Suez Crisis of 1956. Soldiers on the troopship Empire Ken stand stoically as they prepare to embark on their journey to the Mediterranean. Amidst the serious atmosphere, one man stands out from the rest. On the left-hand side of the picture, he holds up a paperback copy of "Forbidden Planet" a science fiction book. The juxtaposition is striking - amidst conflict and war, this soldier finds solace in an imaginative world far beyond his current reality. Perhaps it was his way of escaping from the harshness of battle or finding a momentary respite from his duties. As we gaze at this photograph, we are reminded that even in times of great turmoil, humanity seeks refuge in various forms. This lone soldier's choice to hold up a science fiction novel serves as a reminder that imagination can provide comfort and hope during challenging times. Preserved by Memory Lane Prints and captured by Manchester Mirror, this image not only documents historical events but also offers us a glimpse into individual stories within those larger narratives. It invites us to ponder what thoughts were running through these soldiers' minds as they embarked on their mission while carrying with them pieces of escapism like "Forbidden Planet. "
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