Calculating gun elevation levels in a trench during WW1

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Calculating gun elevation levels in a trench during WW1

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© The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive / Mary Evans

Artillery Elevation Trenches

EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a moment of intense focus and calculation during the First World War. Taken from The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, the image shows soldiers huddled in a muddy trench, intently studying their maps and instruments as they calculate the elevation levels for their artillery guns. The year was 1915, and the Western Front was a brutal and unforgiving landscape. Trenches stretched for miles, and the constant threat of enemy fire made every movement a calculated risk. In this moment, however, the soldiers were completely absorbed in their task, their faces etched with determination and concentration. The importance of accurate gun elevation calculations cannot be overstated. Each gun emplacement was unique, with its own specific elevation required to hit targets at various distances. A small error could mean the difference between a successful hit and a wasted shell. The soldiers in this photograph were likely part of a forward observation team, responsible for relaying target information to the artillery battery and ensuring that their guns were firing on the correct angle. Despite the grim conditions, the soldiers worked diligently, their determination unwavering. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the strategic and tactical complexity of trench warfare during World War One. It also underscores the crucial role that artillery played in the conflict, and the importance of precise calculations in delivering effective firepower against the enemy.

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