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New Zealand troops loading ammunition limbers near Albert
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New Zealand troops loading ammunition limbers near Albert
New Zealand troops loading ammunition limbers near Albert, September 1918. Photograph, World War One, Western Front (1914-1918), 1918. New Zealanders load 18-pound shells into limbers during the Battle of the Somme. During the latter engagement over ten million 18-pound shells were fired. The 18-pounder was the main British and Commonwealth artillery weapon of the War. From an album of 24 official photographs, including one loose, showing scenes of the Western Front Campaign, 1916-1918 (c), World War One (1914-1918). Date: 1918
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This evocative photograph captures a moment during the Battle of Albert in September 1918, as New Zealand troops diligently load 18-pound ammunition limbers near the town of Albert on the Western Front. The 18-pounder was the primary artillery weapon for both the British and Commonwealth forces during World War One, and over ten million of these shells were fired during the course of the conflict. The soldiers in this image are carefully and methodically loading the heavy shells into the limbers, ensuring that they are securely fastened for transportation to the front lines. The grim reality of war is evident in the soldiers' expressions, as they focus intently on their task, aware of the danger that surrounds them. The muddy terrain and somber skies add to the sense of urgency and determination. This poignant image offers a glimpse into the daily life and sacrifices of the New Zealand troops during the Battle of the Somme, a significant engagement in the larger context of the Western Front Campaign between 1916 and 1918.
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