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Winter dispatch carrying on the Western Front 1917
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Winter dispatch carrying on the Western Front 1917
Corporal Newsham, a British Press despatch rider, studying a map on his motorcycle at Rollancourt in northern France during the First World War. Blocked EN ROUTE by the state of the roads: Puzzling out an alternative way. The general thaw and break-up of the frost on the Western Front not only made the going more difficult than usual for despatch riders on motor bikes, but in some places the roads were entirely under water, or had become bogged with deep mire, and the cyclist orderlies are in consequence liable to find themselves held up, out of the way points and compelled to puzzle a map that each man carries, and find some other route, in the shortest time. Date: 1917
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Amidst the harsh and unforgiving conditions of the Western Front during the First World War, Corporal Newsham of the British Press Corps diligently studies a map on his motorcycle at Rollancourt in northern France. The general thaw and break-up of the frost have wreaked havoc on the roads, making the already challenging terrain even more difficult for despatch riders on motorbikes. In some places, the roads have become entirely submerged in water or bogged down with deep mire, leaving the cyclist orderlies stranded and in need of finding alternative routes. With the pressure to deliver crucial information and communications between the front lines and headquarters, Corporal Newsham's focus is unwavering as he puzzles out an alternative path. The map in his hands is a vital tool, a lifeline in the face of the treacherous conditions. The determination and resilience of these despatch riders were essential in maintaining the flow of information during this pivotal period in history. This evocative image, captured in 1917, provides a poignant reminder of the challenges faced by the brave men and women who served on the Western Front during the First World War. The muddy roads, the worn-out motorcycles, and the determined expression on Corporal Newsham's face all serve to underscore the immense sacrifices made during this global conflict.
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