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Cambrai 1917 (Hindenburg Line)
Cambrai 1917 (Hindenburg Line). Captain Bryan de Grineau, Royal Field Artillery - commissioned 26.5.16 (1883-1957) Date: 1917
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Artillery Bryan Cambrai Commissioned Grineau Hindenburg Topographical
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This evocative photograph captures the intensity and determination of Captain Bryan de Grineau, Royal Field Artillery, during the Battle of Cambrai in 1917. Commissioned into the Royal Field Artillery on May 26, 1883, de Grineau was a veteran officer who had seen action in the Second Boer War before being called to the front lines of World War I. The Battle of Cambrai, also known as the First Battle of Cambrai, took place from November 20 to December 7, 1917, and marked a significant turning point in the war on the Western Front. The British and Commonwealth forces launched a surprise attack on the heavily fortified Hindenburg Line, using tanks for the first time in a large-scale offensive. In this image, Captain de Grineau is seen observing the battlefield through a pair of binoculars, his expression a mixture of concentration and resolve. The Hindenburg Line stretches out in the distance, a formidable obstacle that the Allied forces were determined to breach. The photograph captures the stark reality of the battlefield, with the ruins of buildings and the churned-up mud serving as a reminder of the brutal conditions endured by the soldiers. The Battle of Cambrai was ultimately a success for the Allies, with significant ground gained and the morale of the troops boosted. However, the victory came at a cost, with over 40,000 casualties sustained by the British and Commonwealth forces alone. Captain de Grineau, like so many other soldiers, would have returned home with the scars of war etched upon him, both physical and emotional. This topographical painting, a historical record of a pivotal moment in World War I, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to the trenches of Cambrai in 1917 and the courage and sacrifice of Captain Bryan de Grineau and his comrades.
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