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Twixt Love and Duty - WW1 - Soldiers leaving for the front
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Twixt Love and Duty - WW1 - Soldiers leaving for the front
Twixt Love and Duty - WW1 - Soldiers leaving for the front say goodbye to their loved ones at the railway station. Date: circa 1915
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
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Twixt Love and Duty: Soldiers Bid Farewell to Their Loved Ones at the Railway Station during World War I (circa 1915) This poignant photograph captures the tender moments of goodbyes as soldiers, clad in their uniforms and holding their belongings, prepare to depart for the Western Front during World War I. The railway station platform serves as the backdrop for these emotional scenes, as families and loved ones gather to bid their final farewells. The image is filled with a palpable sense of sadness and sorrow, as wives and children cling to their husbands and fathers, their faces etched with worry and fear for the unknown future. The soldiers, displaying a brave and gallant demeanor, hold their loved ones tight, their expressions a mixture of love and duty. The scene is further accentuated by the presence of a Boy Scout, standing at attention and saluting, adding an air of patriotism and gallantry to the proceedings. The British flag, proudly displayed, serves as a reminder of the national pride and unity during this time of war. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by soldiers and their families during the First World War. The stiff upper lip and unwavering resolve of the British people are evident in the faces of those bidding farewell, as they bravely face the uncertainty and hardships that lie ahead. The image is a powerful historical document, capturing the raw emotions and the human side of the war, and serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the brave men and women of that era.
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