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Antique Framed Print : Soldiers of a West Indian Regiment, Western Front, WW1
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Soldiers of a West Indian Regiment, Western Front, WW1
A group of soldiers from the British West Indies Regiment, ready for action on the Western Front in France during the Somme offensive, World War One. Date: 1916
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Media ID 14135378
© Mary Evans Picture Library/Pump Park Photography
Caribbean Difference Guns Indies Offensive Regiment Rifles Somme Tent Racial Weapons
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 19.5cm (9.6" x 7.7")
Estimated Product Size is 36.3cm x 31.2cm (14.3" x 12.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a moment of camaraderie and preparation among soldiers of the British West Indian Regiment on the Western Front during the Somme offensive in 1916. The image, taken in a mud-splattered camp, shows a group of men in various poses, some adjusting their rifles and equipment, others smoking or chatting, all with determined expressions on their faces. The soldiers, hailing from the Caribbean islands under British rule, were an integral part of the British military effort during World War One, serving with distinction in the 1st and 2nd Battalions of the British West Indies Regiment (BWIR). Despite facing racial discrimination and being assigned to labor battalions upon arrival in Europe, these brave men proved their mettle in the trenches, participating in major battles such as the Battle of the Somme, the Battle of Arras, and the Battle of Passchendaele. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the contributions of the West Indian soldiers to the Allied war effort, challenging stereotypes and shedding light on the complex racial dynamics of the time. The soldiers in the photograph are seen gathered around a tent, their uniforms and faces bearing the grime and wear of the battlefield. The presence of rifles, weapons, and guns underscores the imminent danger they faced, while their smiling expressions hint at the resilience and morale that sustained them through the hardships of trench warfare. This powerful image offers a glimpse into the lives of these unsung heroes, whose stories deserve to be remembered and celebrated as an important chapter in both Caribbean and World War One history.
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