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Battle of Amiens 1918
German machine gun captured by 2nd / 10th Londons in its position, showing its field of fire near Sailly Laurette at the Battle of Amiens on the Western Front in France during World War I in August 1918
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This evocative photograph captures the moment of triumph during the Battle of Amiens in August 1918, as soldiers from the 2nd/10th London Regiment proudly display their recently captured German machine gun near Sailly Laurette on the Western Front in France. The Battle of Amiens, also known as the Hundred Days Offensive, marked a turning point in World War I as the Allied forces launched a massive assault against the German lines. The 10th London Regiment, part of the British Expeditionary Force, played a crucial role in this decisive battle, which saw the German defenses crumble and the Allied forces make significant gains. The machine gun, a key weapon in the hands of the enemy just moments before, now lay abandoned and captured, its field of fire now under the control of the victorious British soldiers. The image offers a glimpse into the harsh realities of trench warfare and the intense battles that characterized the Western Front during World War I. With the German machine gun as a poignant reminder of the fierce combat that had taken place, this photograph is a testament to the bravery and determination of the soldiers who fought in this historic battle.
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