Cushion : Australian band playing a march, Bapaume, France, WW1
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Australian band playing a march, Bapaume, France, WW1
The band of the 5th Australian Infantry Brigade, led by Bandmaster Pheagan of 19th Battalion, playing the Victoria March at Grand Place (the main square), Bapaume, northern France, during the First World War. The town is still smouldering whilst fighting continues on the Lagnicourt-Noreuil line. Date: 19 March 1917
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Australian Band Bandmaster Bapaume Battalion Brass Bugle Cornet Infantry Instruments Main Musicians Trombone Tuba Musical
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Estimated Product Size is 40cm x 40cm (15.7" x 15.7")
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EDITORS COMMENTS
Amidst the chaos and destruction of war, the resilient spirit of music echoed through the smoldering ruins of Bapaume, northern France, on 19 March 1917. The Band of the 5th Australian Infantry Brigade, led by the esteemed Bandmaster Pheagan of the 19th Battalion, took center stage at the Grand Place, the main square, to perform the Victoria March for their comrades and the townspeople. The march, a proud symbol of Australian identity, resonated with the soldiers as they continued to fight on the Lagnicourt-Noreuil line. The band, a group of dedicated musicians from various battalions, played with unwavering determination, their instruments - brass trumpets, cornets, trombones, and tubas - producing a melody that transcended the horrors of war. The bugle call added a poignant touch to the performance, a reminder of the military discipline and camaraderie that bound these men together. Despite the ongoing conflict, the musicians' dedication to their craft was unwavering. Their performance served as a brief respite from the harsh realities of war, offering solace and a sense of normalcy to the weary troops. The sight of the band playing in the rubble-strewn square was a testament to the human spirit's ability to find beauty and hope even in the darkest of times. Bandmaster Pheagan, a respected figure among the Australian forces, led his men with pride and conviction. His baton guided the musicians through the intricacies of the Victoria March, each note ringing out clear and true. The performance was a source of inspiration for the soldiers, a reminder that even in the midst of war, the power of music could bring people together and lift their spirits.
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