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Framed Print : Twenty-eight days furlough by Alfred Leete
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Twenty-eight days furlough by Alfred Leete
A British soldier waits patiently, along with many others at a dispersal station as he goes through the process of demobilisation at the end of the First World War. Date: 1919
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Media ID 14171298
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Demobbed Demobilisation Demobilised Dispersal Leaving Patience Tommies Tommy Waiting
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Introducing the Media Storehouse range of Framed Prints featuring "Twenty-eight days furlough" by Alfred Leete. This poignant image, rights-managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the essence of the end of the First World War. A British soldier, weary and patient, waits among his comrades at a dispersal station, marking the beginning of their demobilisation process. The black and white photograph, dated 1919, offers a powerful glimpse into history. Our Framed Prints are not just a beautiful addition to any wall, but also a conversation starter and a reminder of the past. Order yours today and bring a piece of history into your home.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.4cm x 40.4cm (15.9" x 15.9")
Estimated Product Size is 44.6cm x 62cm (17.6" x 24.4")
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Twenty-Eight Days Furlough
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is a poignant and historically significant photograph capturing the moment of demobilisation for British soldiers at the end of the First World War. Taken in 1919 by renowned British photographer Alfred Leete, this image depicts a soldier, and countless others like him, patiently waiting in line at a dispersal station. The soldiers, often referred to as "Tommies," are dressed in their uniforms, carrying their belongings, and exuding a sense of weary resignation. The First World War, also known as the Great War, lasted from 1914 to 1918, and its conclusion brought about a massive logistical undertaking to demobilise the millions of soldiers who had served. The process of demobilisation, or "demob," involved the return of soldiers to civilian life, and it was a lengthy and complex procedure. The twenty-eight days' furlough mentioned in the title refers to the period of leave granted to soldiers before they were officially discharged from the army. The photograph "Twenty-Eight Days Furlough" is a poignant reminder of the end of the war and the return to civilian life for the soldiers who had fought valiantly on the battlefields of Europe. The image captures the sense of anticipation, hope, and uncertainty that must have accompanied the end of their military service. The patience and orderly queuing of the soldiers in the photograph serve as a testament to their discipline and the collective spirit that had sustained them throughout the war. This photograph is an essential historical record of a pivotal moment in the lives of these soldiers and in the history of the First World War.
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