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L'Armee Britannique; Le long des rives de la Seine, que les transports Anglais remontent, 1914. Creator: Unknown
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L'Armee Britannique; Le long des rives de la Seine, que les transports Anglais remontent, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'L'Armee Britannique; Le long des rives de la Seine, que les transports Anglais remontent jusqu'a Rouen, la foule salue les arrivants, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume I" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
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L'Armee Britannique; Le long des rives de la Seine, que les transports Anglais remontent
EDITORS COMMENTS
(The British Army; Along the Banks of the Seine, as English Transports Ascend), 1914, is an evocative photograph capturing a significant moment during the early days of the First World War. The image, created by an unknown photographer, was published in "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume I" by L'Illustration, Paris, in 1924. The photograph depicts a scene of excitement and anticipation as British troops and civilians gather along the banks of the Seine River, eagerly watching as steamships filled with soldiers and supplies make their way upstream towards Rouen, France. The arrival of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) marked a crucial moment in the early stages of the Western Front, signaling the alliance between Britain and France in their collective fight against the Central Powers. The photograph captures the essence of the deployment, with soldiers standing at the railings of the ships, waving to the crowds on the riverbank. Civilians, many with children in tow, are seen clustered together, their faces a mix of curiosity and pride as they watch the military might of their allies passing by. The steamships, puffs of smoke billowing from their stacks, dominate the scene, their presence a testament to the importance of water transport during wartime. The image is a poignant reminder of the unity and determination of the Allied forces during the First World War, as they prepared to face the challenges of the Western Front. The photograph's timeless composition and the raw emotion of the moment captured make it a powerful and evocative piece of historical documentation.
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