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Army Service Corps France Circa October 1914 The unsung heroes of the British army
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Army Service Corps France Circa October 1914 The unsung heroes of the British army
Army Service Corps France Circa October 1914
The unsung heroes of the British army during World War One, the ASC, known as " Ally Slopers Cavalry" - were the men who operated the transport. Armies can not fight without food, equipment and ammunition. In the Great War, the vast majority of this tonnage, supplying a vast army on many fronts, was supplied from the U.K. Using an assortment of transport methods including horsed and motor vehicles, railways and waterways. the ASC performed prodigious feats of logistics and were one of the great strengths of organisation by which the war was waged. Our Picture Shows: Mechanics and Farriers of the ASC hanging up their washing after a hard days toil. Circa 10th October 1914
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Laundry Washing World War One 1910s
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This print captures a moment in history that pays tribute to the unsung heroes of the British army during World War One. The Army Service Corps (ASC), affectionately known as "Ally Slopers Cavalry" were the men responsible for operating the crucial transport systems that kept the army supplied with food, equipment, and ammunition. Without their tireless efforts, armies cannot fight. During this time, most of the supplies needed by the vast British army on multiple fronts were transported from the United Kingdom. The ASC utilized various means of transportation including horses, motor vehicles, railways, and waterways to achieve remarkable logistical feats. Their exceptional organizational skills played a vital role in waging war effectively. In this particular image taken around October 1914 in France, we see mechanics and farriers of the ASC taking a brief respite from their demanding work. After a hard day's toil ensuring everything runs smoothly behind-the-scenes, they hang up their washing - an ordinary task amidst extraordinary circumstances. The laundry hanging in front of these soldiers' uniforms serves as a poignant reminder that even amidst conflict and chaos, life goes on. It humanizes these brave individuals who dedicated themselves to supporting others at war. This photograph is not just about soldiers or uniforms; it represents resilience and dedication while shedding light on an often overlooked aspect of warfare – logistics. It is through images like these that we honor those whose contributions may have gone unnoticed but were undeniably essential for victory.
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