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Capture of Messines Ridge; attack on Wytschaete-Messines ridge by the British... 1917. Creator: Unknown
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Capture of Messines Ridge; attack on Wytschaete-Messines ridge by the British... 1917. Creator: Unknown
Capture of Messines Ridge; attack on Wytschaete-Messines ridge by the British on June 7, 1917, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
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This photograph, titled 'Capture of Messines Ridge; attack on Wytschaete-Messines ridge by the British on June 7, 1917', is an evocative reminder of the historic Battle of Messines Ridge during the First World War. The image, published in 'L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2' by L'Illustration, Paris, in 1924, depicts a group of British soldiers making their way up the hillside, with the destruction of Wytschaete-Messines ridge in the background. The ridge, located near Ypres in Flanders, Belgium, was a strategic geographical feature that had been held by the Germans since the early days of the war. On June 7, 1917, the British launched a massive attack on the ridge, using a pre-mined system of explosives to create a series of massive craters, which caught the German forces off guard and allowed the British to make significant gains. The photograph captures the aftermath of this successful attack, with the soldiers making their way through the smoke and debris of the battlefield. The image is a poignant reminder of the bravery and determination of the soldiers who fought in this pivotal battle of the First World War. The photograph is a powerful testament to the historical significance of the Battle of Messines Ridge and the sacrifices made by the British army during the conflict. The black and white image, with its dramatic contrasts of light and shadow, also serves as a visual representation of the concept of warfare during this period, with the soldiers running towards the unknown, carrying the weight of their equipment and the burden of the battle ahead.
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