Capture of Cambrai, Rumilly, WW1
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Capture of Cambrai, Rumilly, WW1
Capture of Cambrai, Rumilly - 6.30 am, 8th October, 1918. 41st Brigade of 2nd Division Artillery in action and 16th Battery RFA advancing in close support of infantry. By Captain Bryan De Grineau, Royal Field Artillery (1883-1957), commissioned 26.5.16. Date: 1918
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41st Action Advance Advancing Artillery Battery Bryan Cambrai Capture Division Grineau Infantry Morning Regiments Support Topographical
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This evocative photograph captures the early morning scene of the Capture of Cambrai in Rumilly during the final stages of the First World War on October 8, 1918. The 41st Brigade of the 2nd Division Artillery is depicted in action, with the 16th Battery of the Royal Field Artillery (RFA) advancing in close support of the infantry. The hour is 6:30 am, and the soldiers are bracing themselves against the harsh realities of the battlefield. Captured by Captain Bryan De Grineau, a veteran of the Royal Field Artillery, the photograph offers a unique perspective of the intense and chaotic atmosphere of the Western Front. The artillery pieces, positioned at the front, are ready to provide cover for the advancing infantry, while the soldiers in the background are seen moving forward, their faces etched with determination and focus. The Capture of Cambrai was a significant military operation during the final months of the war, and the successful attack by the Allied forces marked a turning point in the conflict. The battle took place in the Hauts-de-France region of northern France, and the victory enabled the Allies to push back the German forces and ultimately bring an end to the war. This historical photograph is a poignant reminder of the bravery and sacrifice of the soldiers who fought in the Great War. The image offers a glimpse into the daily life and challenges faced by the troops on the front lines, and serves as a testament to the resilience and determination of the Allied forces during this pivotal moment in history.
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