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Battle Menin Road Ridge 1917
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Battle Menin Road Ridge 1917
Shells bursting on the main road to Zonnebeke running over newly captured ground at the Battle of Menin Road Ridge in France on the British front during World War I on 20th September 1917
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Battle Field Burst Bursting Bursts Captured Explosions Main Menin Newly Ridge Shell Shells Ww 1 Zonnebeke
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This evocative photograph captures the raw chaos and intensity of the Battle of Menin Road Ridge in France during World War I on September 20, 1917. The main road to Zonnebeke, newly captured by the British forces, is shown running through the foreground, its surface disrupted by the relentless barrage of shells. The ground around the road is scarred by the explosions, the earth churned up and pockmarked by the detonations. In the distance, smoke rises from the battlefield, a testament to the fierce fighting that took place. The Battle of Menin Road Ridge was a significant engagement in the Third Battle of Ypres, also known as Passchendaele. The British forces, under the command of General Sir Hubert Gough, launched a massive assault with the aim of capturing the high ground around the Menin Road, which would provide them with a strategic advantage and allow them to advance towards their ultimate objective, the city of Passchendaele. Despite initial successes, the battle quickly bogged down in the muddy terrain and brutal fighting, with both sides suffering heavy losses. The use of artillery, as seen in this photograph, was a key tactic employed by both sides in an attempt to gain the upper hand. The explosions in the image are the result of British shells bursting on the German lines, causing destruction and chaos. This historical photograph provides a powerful reminder of the brutal realities of war and the sacrifices made by soldiers on both sides during the Great War. The battlefield of Menin Road Ridge remains a poignant and important part of World War I history, a testament to the courage and determination of the men who fought there.
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