Memorie.al publishes some rare photos belonging to Durrës from 1914 – 1917, in the First World War, with unknown images from the city and its surroundings, where mainly the Dutch military forces commanded by Colonel Thomon, who were holding the order, are fixed. in the city that was attacked by the rebel forces of Haxhi Qamil and later those of Esat Pasha Toptan. In one of the rare photos published for the first time by Memorie.al, you can see the rebels being held captive in a large building with stone walls, where in the barred windows of the first floor, some of them have their heads out, communicating with the Austro-Hungarian armed soldier guarding her yard. In the other photos, in addition to the Dutch soldiers commanded by Colonel Thomson, who accompany their commander to the pier of the Port of Durres, as well as in the city in some festive activities, where organized children parade in front of the Palace (Guesthouse) of Prince Wilhelm Wied see the Italian military in Navy uniforms, etc., on one of the dominant hills of Cape Rodoni, where some objects stand out, such as military barracks, etc. Another photo shows the interior of the bar (‘cafe-restaurant’) of Hotel ‘Klement’, where some clients are sitting for lunch. Another photo shows the Italian military and civilian authorities who are accommodated in one of the imposing buildings of the city, such as: Captain Fortunato Castoldi, Admiral Eugenio Trifari and Baron Carlo Alioti, who is dressed stylishly and leaning on the cane./Memorie.al
