BEF arriving in France, WW1, August 1914
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BEF arriving in France, WW1, August 1914
The British Expeditionary Force on French soil. British troops with their horses on arrival in France during the first few weeks of the First World War. Date: 1914
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This evocative photograph captures the moment the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) set foot on French soil during the early days of the First World War, in August 1914. The image shows a group of British soldiers, resolute and determined, disembarking from trains with their horses in the background. The troops, dressed in their khaki uniforms, are seen leading their horses down the wooden ramps, ready to begin their march towards the Western Front. The First World War marked the first time the British Army had used horses on such a large scale since the Napoleonic Wars. Horses were essential for transporting supplies, artillery, and troops over the rough terrain of the battlefields. The BEF, under the command of General John French, consisted of around 100,000 men and 150,000 horses. The arrival of the BEF in France was a significant turning point in the early stages of the war. The British troops were welcomed by the French people with a sense of relief and gratitude, as the French army was struggling to hold the German advance. The BEF's arrival bolstered the morale of the French soldiers and helped to turn the tide of the war in the Allies' favor. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the British soldiers during the First World War, and the crucial role that horses played in the conflict. The image captures the spirit of determination and resilience that defined the British Expeditionary Force during its early days in France.
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