Diplomats, ministers visit exhibition on World War I

Diplomats from over 50 countries were today taken back to the first World War era as they visited an army exhibition here on the war along with External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar.
The diplomats were given a detailed briefing by the army on India's role in the war which saw at least 74,187 Indian soldiers martyred.
The 'Corner of Remembrance' has old letters, an old home in neglect with belongings of soldiers, giving a feeling of anxiety of the families waiting for their kin to return home.
The 'Sacrifice Hall' includes replicas of Amar Jawan Jyoti, Indian memorials, busts and paintings of Victoria Cross winners in India and abroad.

The outdoor props of the exhibition gives a glimpse of the dress, equipment, bunkers, guns and replica of Brighton Hospital.
The guests also took a round of the WW1 bunker replica which had props showcasing the living conditions Indian soldiers had endured for years during the war.
Water jugs, guns, knives, plates and flasks among others used by the soldiers were on display inside it.