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WW1 - Battle of Albert - British troops, blinded by gas
WW1 - Battle of Albert - British troops, blinded by gas, helping each other to the dressing station at Croisilles, France - 21st August 1918
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© The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive / Mary Evans
21st Blind Blinded Dressing Helping Albert
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This poignant vintage lantern slide captures a poignant moment during the Battle of Albert in August 1918, as British soldiers, blinded by the effects of gas, make their way to the dressing station at Croisilles, France. The image, part of The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a powerful glimpse into the harsh realities of trench warfare during World War I. The soldiers, their faces obscured by gas masks, cling to one another as they stumble forward, their steps guided by the hands of their comrades. The scene is one of camaraderie and mutual support in the face of unimaginable adversity. The gas, a cruel and indiscriminate weapon, had left them disoriented and unable to see their way forward. But despite the overwhelming odds, they press on, their determination unbroken. The image is a stark reminder of the horrors of war and the sacrifices made by soldiers on the front lines. The use of gas as a weapon during World War I marked a new and terrifying chapter in the history of warfare, and the soldiers in this photograph represent the countless others who suffered its effects. The fact that they were able to make their way to the dressing station at all is a testament to their resilience and the care of their medical support teams. The Battle of Albert was one of the final major engagements of the war, and this photograph offers a poignant reminder of the human cost of the conflict. It is a powerful reminder of the bravery and sacrifice of the soldiers who fought in the trenches, and the importance of remembering their stories as we reflect on the history of this pivotal period in world history.
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