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Field-Marshal Lord French inspecting volunteers, Hyde Park
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Field-Marshal Lord French inspecting volunteers, Hyde Park
Field-Marshal Lord French (1852-1925) inspecting some 10, 000 volunteers of numerous London regiments in Hyde Park, London, during the First World War. Lord French had fought in both the Sudanese and Boer wars of the previous century and took command of the British Expeditionary Force in France in 1914. He became Commander-in-Chief of the home forces in 1915 and after the war was appointed Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. Date: 1916
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This evocative photograph captures the moment Field-Marshal Lord John French, a veteran of the Sudanese and Boer wars, inspects over 10,000 volunteers from various London regiments in Hyde Park during the First World War. Dated 1916, Lord French had recently taken command of the British Expeditionary Force in France and would later become Commander-in-Chief of the home forces. His military career spanned several decades, making him a respected and influential figure during wartime. The volunteers, eager to contribute to the war effort, are seen in their regimental uniforms, displaying a sense of unity and determination. The image encapsulates the spirit of the British military during this pivotal period in history. Lord French's inspection served as a morale booster for the volunteers and a symbol of the ongoing commitment to defend the nation. The photograph, a testament to the bravery and resilience of the British people during World War I, remains an important historical record.
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