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Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, Lys canal bank, WW1
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Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, Lys canal bank, WW1
The beginning of the end of the First World War - an outpost of Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders on the bank of the canalised river Lys, at Saint-Floris, northern France, 9 May 1918.
1918
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Argyll Bank Bayonets Beginning Canal Floris Highlanders Outpost Rifles Sutherland Trunk
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This evocative photograph captures a moment of respite for the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders during the waning days of the First World War. The scene is set on the bank of the canalised River Lys, at Saint-Floris, in northern France, on 9 May 1918. The soldiers, dressed in their iconic kilts and tin hats, stand at attention, their rifles with fixed bayonets leaning against the tree trunks. The tranquility of the moment is in stark contrast to the chaos and destruction that had engulfed the Western Front for the past four years. The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, a proud regiment of the British Army, had seen some of the fiercest battles of the war. Their bravery and tenacity had earned them a formidable reputation on the battlefield. Yet, even in the midst of war, there were moments of quiet reflection. The trees lining the canal bank, their leaves a vibrant green in the spring sun, offer a glimpse of the natural beauty that had been preserved amidst the devastation. The First World War was drawing to a close, and the end was in sight. The signing of the Armistice was just a few months away. For the soldiers of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, and for the people of Europe, the end of the war meant the beginning of a new chapter. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the human experience of war, a testament to the resilience and determination of those who served, and a reminder of the hope that emerges from even the darkest of times.
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