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WW1 - Australian Troops who captured Pozieres
WW1 - Australian Troops who captured Pozieres shortly after midnight on Sunday, July 23rd, 1916 with a " splendidly dashing" advance through shrapnel and machine gun fire. Date: 1916
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23rd Advance Anzac Australian Captured Forces Helmets Jul16 Pozieres Raising Regiment Saluting Sunday
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This evocative photograph captures the moment of triumph for the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) troops as they proudly advance through the battlefield of Pozieres, France, shortly after midnight on July 23, 1916. The date marks a pivotal point in the Battle of Pozieres during World War I, where the Allied forces, predominantly made up of Australian and New Zealand colonial forces, managed a splendidly dashing advance, despite being met with intense shrapnel and machine gun fire from the German forces. In this image, a group of ANZAC soldiers, their faces etched with determination and exhaustion, raise their helmets in a victorious salute. The high ground they have captured is evident in the background, with the silhouette of the Pozieres windmill standing tall against the night sky. The soldiers' uniforms are disheveled, a testament to the grueling conditions they have endured. The muddy terrain, punctuated by shell holes, adds to the sense of the harsh reality of war. The ANZAC troops, who had suffered heavy losses during the Battle of the Somme, had been given the task of recapturing Pozieres from the Germans. The successful capture of this strategic position marked a turning point in the battle, boosting morale and giving the Allies a much-needed victory. This poignant photograph serves as a powerful reminder of the bravery, resilience, and determination of the ANZAC soldiers during World War I. It is a testament to their unwavering spirit and their unyielding commitment to their cause, even in the face of overwhelming adversity.
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