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Horses running the gauntlet of the guns, 1917
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Horses running the gauntlet of the guns, 1917
Horses pulling ammunition supplies on the Ypres salient have to run through a crump barrage. Date: 1917
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Ammunition Artillery Barrage Explosion Gauntlet Guns Pulling Running Salient Supplies Ypres Crump
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Amidst the chaos and destruction of the Western Front during World War I, this poignant image captures the bravery and resilience of the horses pulling ammunition supplies through a crump barrage in the Ypres Salient in 1917. The British animals, harnessed and determined, run the gauntlet of exploding artillery shells, their eyes wide with fear and focus. The ground around them is scarred and pockmarked from previous attacks, and the ominous smoke rising in the background signals the constant threat of danger. The Ypres Salient, a bulge in the Allied lines, was a notoriously dangerous and heavily contested area during the war. The German forces relentlessly bombarded the British positions with artillery, making the delivery of essential supplies a perilous task. Horses were the primary means of transporting ammunition to the front lines, and they faced the same danger as the soldiers they served. Despite the risks, the horses continued to work tirelessly, pulling heavy loads through the barrage to keep the troops supplied and the war effort moving forward. This powerful photograph is a testament to their courage and the sacrifices made by both the animals and their handlers during the First World War.
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