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At an Advanced Dressing Station on the Western Front, Matania
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At an Advanced Dressing Station on the Western Front, Matania
A horse-drawn Red Cross ambulance wagon arriving at an advanced dressing station behind the front lines on the Western Front. After immediate treatment at a regimental aid post, wounded men would next be taken to an advanced dressing station situated in a handy house, barn or dug-out. Date: 1917
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Advanced Ambulance Corps Drawn Dressing Fortunino Matania Ramc Stretcher Stretchers Treatment Wagon Wounded
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This evocative image, titled "An Advanced Dressing Station on the Western Front" by renowned war artist Fortunino Matania, captures the moment of respite and care that wounded soldiers experienced after being transported from the battlefield to an advanced dressing station during World War I. The scene unfolds in 1917, with a horse-drawn Red Cross ambulance wagon making its way towards an advanced dressing station situated behind the front lines. The wagon, adorned with the distinctive Red Cross symbol, is laden with stretchers, ready to carry the injured men to safety. The arrival at the advanced dressing station marked a crucial stage in the treatment process for the wounded soldiers. After receiving initial care at a regimental aid post, they were transported to these makeshift medical facilities, often situated in handy houses, barns, or dug-outs. At the advanced dressing station, they would receive more comprehensive care from medical personnel of the Royal Army Medical Corps (RAMC). The soldiers, weary and battered, are seen disembarking from the wagon, their expressions a mix of relief and apprehension. The horse-drawn ambulance wagon, with its team of horses, stands as a symbol of hope and salvation amidst the chaos and destruction of the Western Front. This poignant scene offers a glimpse into the hardships and sacrifices made by both the wounded soldiers and the medical personnel during the First World War.
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