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Soldiers lean on pile of 18-pounder shells nr Becourt Wood

Soldiers lean on pile of 18-pounder shells nr Becourt Wood


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Soldiers lean on pile of 18-pounder shells nr Becourt Wood

Soldiers leaning on a pile of 18-pounder shells near Becourt Wood on the Somme, September 1916. Lantern slide, World War One, Western Front (1914-1918), 1916. During the Battle of the Somme Beocurt was the location of a British artillery depot. Between 1 July and 18 November 1916 the British fired over 15 million shells. Of those, some 10 million were 18-pounders. From a box of 50 lantern slides. Date: 1916

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Leaning Pile Pounder Shells Somme


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This evocative lantern slide image captures a moment of respite for weary soldiers amidst the chaos and intensity of the Battle of the Somme in September 1916. The scene unfolds near Becourt Wood, a location that served as a British artillery depot during this major offensive on the Western Front. The soldiers are seen leaning casually against a towering pile of 18-pounder shells, their expressions suggesting a brief moment of relief from the relentless battlefield duties. The Battle of the Somme, which took place between July and November 1916, was marked by intense artillery duels and brutal trench warfare. Over the course of these months, the British forces fired an astonishing 15 million shells, with approximately 10 million being 18-pounders. This image offers a poignant reminder of the vast quantities of munitions that were required to sustain the conflict. The lantern slide, a relic of a bygone era, invites us to reflect on the human experience of war, as well as the logistical challenges faced by the soldiers on the front lines. The soldiers' relaxed posture and the seemingly ordinary pile of shells belie the larger narrative of the devastating battle that unfolded around them. This haunting image serves as a poignant testament to the human capacity for endurance and the indelible mark that the First World War left on history.

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