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Soldiers drilling 1914
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Soldiers drilling 1914
Soldiers drilling in a Hull street, watched by members of the public
August 1914
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Media ID 14127940
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Drilling Hull Prone Rifle Rifles
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph, taken by the Illustrated London News Ltd in August 1914, captures the tense atmosphere of the early days of the First World War as soldiers undergo intensive drilling in the streets of Hull. The image shows a group of soldiers in uniform, focused intently on their rifles as they practice their prone position shooting techniques. The scene is watched closely by a crowd of curious onlookers, some of whom are seen peering over fences or leaning out of windows to get a better view. The soldiers, who appear to be part of a regiment being mobilized for the front lines, are seen drilling in the street, likely due to the lack of suitable training grounds or facilities at the time. The sight of armed troops in the streets would have been a common one during the early months of the war, as the British government mobilized its military resources to meet the threat posed by Germany. The photograph provides a fascinating glimpse into the preparations for war and the mood of the time. The soldiers, who would soon be facing the horrors of the battlefield, are seen here in a moment of relative calm and order, while the onlookers bear witness to history being made in their own community. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the men and women of Hull and the wider nation during the First World War.
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