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Tending a grave near Mametz Wood, August 1916

Tending a grave near Mametz Wood, August 1916


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Tending a grave near Mametz Wood, August 1916

Tending a grave near Mametz Wood, August 1916. Lantern slide from a box of 80 lantern slides associated with the Western Front, 1916-1917. Lee Enfield rifles (SMLEs) stacked. Some with muzzle covers on. Gas masks( ?) suspended from rifles; shovel and pick in foreground. From one of 29 boxes of lantern slides. Associated World War One, Western Front (1914-1918). Date: 1916

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Covers Enfield Grave Mametz Masks Muzzle Rifles Shovel Slides Some Stacked Suspended Tending


EDITORS COMMENTS
Tending a Grave Near Mametz Wood, August 1916" is a poignant lantern slide image that captures the somber reality of life on the Western Front during World War One. The photograph, taken in August 1916, depicts soldiers tending to a grave site near Mametz Wood. The scene is set against the backdrop of the harsh realities of war, with Lee Enfield rifles (SMLEs) stacked and some with muzzle covers on, indicating the presence of imminent danger. Gas masks, a grim reminder of the chemical warfare that was becoming increasingly common on the battlefield, are suspended from some of the rifles. A shovel and pick are visible in the foreground, suggesting that the soldiers were not only tending to the dead but also preparing for the burial of their comrades. The image is part of a collection of 80 lantern slides associated with the Western Front, dating from 1916 to 1917. The presence of the lantern slides indicates that this image was likely used for educational or informational purposes during and after the war. The soldiers in the photograph are not identified, leaving the viewer to contemplate the sacrifices made by countless individuals during this tragic period in history. This powerful image serves as a reminder of the human cost of war and the importance of remembering those who have given their lives in defense of their countries. It is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by soldiers on the Western Front during World War One and the importance of honoring their memory.

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