Group of the 47th Regiment, winter dress, ready for the tren
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Group of the 47th Regiment, winter dress, ready for the tren
Group of the 47th Regiment, winter dress, ready for the trenches. Group of eight soldiers in winter clothing; one reclining, four sitting, two standing, and one bending over. Date 1855
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Crimean Ready Regiment Trenches Ottoman
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This evocative image captures a group of eight soldiers from the 47th Regiment of Foot, also known as the "Dorsetshire Regiment," preparing for the harsh realities of the Crimean War's winter trenches. Dated 1855, the soldiers are seen in their winter dress uniforms, bundled up against the cold. One soldier reclines on the ground, seemingly taking a moment to rest, while four others sit, their faces etched with the weariness of long hours in the trenches. Two soldiers stand at attention, their rifles at the ready, and one bends over, perhaps attending to a task or offering assistance to a comrade. The soldiers' winter clothing, with thick coats, fur hats, and heavy boots, is a testament to the extreme conditions they faced during the war. The backdrop of the sea and the Eastern coastline suggests the soldiers are stationed in the Crimea, a region in present-day Ukraine, where the British and French forces fought against the Russian Empire. The Crimean War, which lasted from 1853 to 1856, was a significant conflict in the European history of the 19th century, and this powerful photograph offers a glimpse into the daily lives of the soldiers who fought in it.
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