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Australian troops at dinner, Fleurbaix, France, WW1
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Australian troops at dinner, Fleurbaix, France, WW1
1st Australian Division troops at dinner in the open air at Fleurbaix, northern France, during the First World War. Date: May 1916
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This evocative photograph captures the moment of respite and camaraderie among the 1st Australian Division troops during the harsh realities of the First World War. Dated May 1916, the scene unfolds in the northern French town of Fleurbaix. The soldiers, weary from the rigors of battle, gather around a makeshift table set up under the shade of a tree. The air is filled with the aroma of cooking food as they prepare their meals using tin plates and mess tins. The open-air setting, with the trees and sky in the background, adds a sense of tranquility to the image, contrasting the chaos and destruction that was a daily reality for these brave men. The soldiers' expressions convey a mix of exhaustion, relief, and camaraderie as they share a meal together. The image is a poignant reminder of the human spirit and the simple pleasures that could bring momentary joy and connection amidst the horrors of war.
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