British gunners place a line of artillery in position - WW1

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British gunners place a line of artillery in position - WW1

British gunners placing a line of artillery in position during WW1 Date: circa 1916

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© The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive / Mary Evans

Artillery Gunners Placing Position

EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative vintage photograph captures a moment during the First World War as British gunners meticulously place a line of artillery in position, circa 1916. The scene unfolds on a muddy, rain-soaked battlefield, with the soldiers dressed in heavy coats and wet, felt hats, their faces etched with determination and focus. The artillery pieces, some being pulled by horses, others being maneuvered into place by teams of soldiers, dominate the frame, their barrels pointed towards the horizon. The air is thick with the smell of gunpowder and the sound of orders being barked out. The scene is reminiscent of the Victorian and Edwardian eras, yet the harsh realities of modern warfare are evident in the grim expressions and the mud-splattered uniforms. The photograph, from The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a poignant glimpse into the lives of the soldiers on the Western Front, their bravery and resilience in the face of adversity, and the devastating impact of the Great War on the landscape and the people who fought in it.

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