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Soldier sitting by a dugout, Northern France, WW1

Soldier sitting by a dugout, Northern France, WW1


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Soldier sitting by a dugout, Northern France, WW1

Soldier (Albert Auerbach) sitting by a dugout in Northern France during the First World War. Date: 1918

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Auerbach Caps Corrugated Iron Peaked Sandbags


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This evocative photograph captures the moment of respite for Soldier Albert Auerbach during the turbulent final year of the First World War. The image, taken in Northern France in 1918, depicts Auerbach seated by a dugout, a corrugated iron shelter used by soldiers to protect themselves from the elements and enemy fire. The soldier wears the distinctive peaked cap of the British Army, with the metal badge of his unit visible on the front. The dugout, a testament to the harsh conditions of trench warfare, is surrounded by sandbags, piled high to provide additional protection. The soldier's weary expression and the worn, mud-splattered uniform speak volumes about the long months of hardship and danger he has endured. The photograph offers a poignant reminder of the human cost of war, and the moments of quiet reflection that soldiers found amidst the chaos and destruction. The First World War, also known as the Great War, lasted from 1914 to 1918, and saw the mobilization of millions of soldiers from across Europe and beyond. This image, taken in the final year of the conflict, offers a glimpse into the daily life of soldiers on the Western Front, and the small moments of respite they found amidst the chaos and hardship.

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