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British soldier on horseback, WW1
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British soldier on horseback, WW1
A British soldier on horseback with various pieces of kit (Field Service Marching Order) during the First World War. Date: 1918
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Cavalry Horse Back Marching Order Ww 1
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This evocative photograph captures the image of a British soldier on horseback during the final year of the First World War, 1918. The soldier, dressed in the full Field Service Marching Order, is shown with various pieces of military equipment. The Field Service Marching Order was the standard uniform for British soldiers during the war, designed to provide protection and mobility in the harsh conditions of the battlefield. The soldier wears a steel helmet, a heavy, padded tunic, and a pair of puttees to protect his legs. He carries a Lee-Enfield rifle slung over his shoulder, a bayonet attached, and a haversack filled with supplies on his back. A bandolier of ammunition pouches is slung across his chest, and a water bottle and canteen hang from his saddle. A pair of gas masks are secured to the saddle, a grim reminder of the deadly chemical warfare that had become a horrifying reality on the Western Front. The soldier's horse, its coat glistening with sweat, stands patiently, its ears pricked forward, ready for action. The horse's saddlebags are filled with additional supplies, including a folding shovel, a mess tin, and a cooking pot. The scene is one of quiet determination, as the soldier and his mount prepare for the next mission, their role in the Great War continuing until the Armistice was signed on November 11, 1918.
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