Its coming! Gas attack 1917
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Its coming! Gas attack 1917
The alert has just been given, by means of a shell-going that a German gas wave has been let loose, and is approaching the trenches. The dug-out that the British soldiers are exiting has the sign Buckingham Palace above.
1917
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Alarm Alert Attack Buckingham Dugout Gong Mask Masks Places Putting Shell Signs Trench Trenches Warfare
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In the chaotic and harrowing landscape of the Western Front during World War I, the ominous sound of a shell-going pierces the air, signaling the imminent release of a deadly German gas wave. British soldiers, donning their gas masks, hastily exit the safety of their dugout, marked with the sign of Buckingham Palace above. The road leading away from the trench is filled with troops, all scrambling to escape the looming threat. The sense of urgency is palpable as the soldiers abandon their positions and flee towards the rear lines. The use of gas in warfare was a brutal and devastating tactic, adding a new level of terror to the already grueling conditions of trench warfare. The gas attack of 1917 was a pivotal moment in the conflict, and this photograph captures the raw fear and desperation of the soldiers as they seek to protect themselves from the deadly gas. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the horrors of war and the courage and resilience of the soldiers who fought in it.
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