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Outward Bound and Homeward Bound, WW1

Outward Bound and Homeward Bound, WW1


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Outward Bound and Homeward Bound, WW1

Troopship deck with First World War soldiers leaving France on leave while others return to the Front via a boat in the distance. Date: 1916

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Bound Channel Crossing Deck Homeward Jun16 Leave Leaving Troopship


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This evocative photograph captures the poignant moment of convergence between soldiers embarking on leave and those returning to the Front during the First World War. The image, taken in June 1916, depicts the deck of a troopship in the English Channel, with British soldiers in various stages of departure and arrival. In the foreground, soldiers in uniforms and heavy greatcoats are seen bidding farewell to their loved ones, while in the background, other soldiers are seen boarding boats to make their way back to the battlefields of France. The boats in the distance, carrying soldiers back to the Front, create a stark contrast to the scene of soldiers leaving on leave, highlighting the harsh realities of war and the bittersweet nature of homecoming. The photograph offers a poignant glimpse into the experiences of the soldiers during this pivotal period of the First World War, a time of hope and longing, of separation and reunion.

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