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A sowar of 9th Hodsons Horse on the Western Front, 1917 circa (b / w photo)
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A sowar of 9th Hodsons Horse on the Western Front, 1917 circa (b / w photo)
5920065 A sowar of 9th Hodsons Horse on the Western Front, 1917 circa (b/w photo) by Mullick Photo House (early 20th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Sowar of 9th Hodsons Horse on the Western Front, 1917 circa.
Photograph, Mullick Photo House, World War One, Western Front (1914-1918), 1917 circa.
An Indian sowar rides through the shattered landscape of the Western Front. Hodsons Horse served in France from November 1914 until the Indian Cavalry left the Western Front in February 1918. They fought at Givenchy in 1914, on the Somme in 1916 and at Cambrai in 1917. On leaving France they went to Palestine.
From an album of 31 photographs relating to 4th Hodsons Horse and 9th Hodsons Horse.); © National Army Museum; out of copyright
Media ID 25152250
© National Army Museum / Bridgeman Images
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This print captures a powerful scene from the Western Front in 1917. In the midst of a shattered landscape, an Indian sowar of the 9th Hodsons Horse rides through the devastation caused by World War One. The image, taken by Mullick Photo House in the early 20th century, showcases the bravery and resilience of these cavalry soldiers. Hodsons Horse served in France from November 1914 until February 1918 when they left the Western Front. They participated in significant battles such as Givenchy in 1914, Somme in 1916, and Cambrai in 1917 before being deployed to Palestine. The photograph is part of an album containing a total of 31 images related to both the 4th Hodsons Horse and the featured unit. It offers a glimpse into their experiences during this tumultuous period. This image not only highlights scenes of destruction but also provides insight into topography, showcasing how war transformed once serene landscapes into desolate wastelands. Additionally, it features a staff car alongside troops on horseback, emphasizing different modes of transportation utilized during wartime. Preserved by Bridgeman Images and housed at London's National Army Museum, this historic photograph serves as a poignant reminder of sacrifice and valor exhibited by soldiers who fought on foreign soil over a century ago.
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