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La supreme defense d'Anvers; Les pieces de cotes anglaises repondent aux mortiers allemands, 1914 Creator: Unknown
'La supreme defense d'Anvers; Les pieces de cotes anglaises repondent aux gros mortiers allemands, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I". [L'Illustration, Paris, 1926]
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Antwerp Anvers Artillery Belgian British Expeditionary Force Defence Fight Invasion Western Front
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La supreme defense d'Anvers; Les pieces de cotes anglaises repondent aux mortiers allemands
EDITORS COMMENTS
(The Supreme Defense of Anvers; English Coastal Batteries Respond to German Mortars), 1914 is a powerful photograph capturing a pivotal moment during the early stages of the First World War. The image, taken from "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I" published by L'Illustration, Paris, in 1926, depicts a group of British soldiers manning artillery guns along the coast of Anvers, or Antwerp, in Belgium. The city of Anvers was a crucial strategic point during the First World War, as it was the gateway to the Belgian port and the North Sea. In August 1914, the German army launched an invasion of Belgium with the ultimate goal of reaching Paris. The British Expeditionary Force (BEF) was sent to Belgium to support the Belgian army and prevent the German advance towards France. In this photograph, we see British soldiers, their faces determined and focused, responding to the German artillery fire with their own guns. The black and white image captures the intensity and urgency of the moment, with the soldiers in the foreground dwarfed by the massive guns in the background. The contrast between the small figures of the soldiers and the large guns creates a sense of scale and power, highlighting the immense effort required to defend against the German invasion. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the soldiers during the First World War, and the importance of military defense during times of conflict. The image also serves as a visual representation of the larger historical context of the war, with the battle for Anvers being a significant turning point in the early stages of the conflict. Overall, "La supreme defense d'Anvers; Les pieces de cotes anglaises repondent aux mortiers allemands" is a powerful and evocative image that captures the spirit of the First World War and the bravery of the soldiers who fought in it.
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