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Battle of Flanders. Men assembling to go on leave
Photograph: Battle of Flanders. Men assembling to go on leave. From an album of 76 official photographs, 1916-1917. Associated with World War One, Western Front (1914-1918). Date: 1916
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Assembling Associated Flanders Leave Official Photograph
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This evocative photograph captures a poignant moment during the Battle of Flanders in 1916, as men of the British Army eagerly assemble to embark on their leave. The Battle of Flanders, also known as the Third Battle of Ypres, was one of the largest engagements of World War One on the Western Front, lasting from July to November 1917. The intense fighting and grueling conditions took a heavy toll on the soldiers, making the prospect of a brief respite from the front lines all the more precious. In this image, we see a group of weary-looking men, dressed in their uniforms and carrying their gear, gathered around a table. Some appear deep in conversation, while others seem lost in thought, perhaps contemplating the loved ones they will soon be reunited with. The scene is reminiscent of a departure lounge, with soldiers checking their belongings and exchanging farewells. The photograph is part of an album of 76 official images documenting the war, taken between 1916 and 1917. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of war and the importance of moments of respite and connection amidst the chaos and hardship.
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