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British soldiers resting behind a barricade on Continent
Photograph: British soldiers resting behind a barricade on Continent.Shows five soldiers beside a wooden barricade topped with A.S.C. oat bags, through which one rifle is pointing. The soldiers are gathered around a small fire and are sharing cigarettes.One of 193 British and Allied Official photographs taken on the Western Front during World War One.Mounted on card, some with their original captions.Associated with World War One, Western Front (1914-1918). Date: 1918
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Bags Barricade Behind Cigarettes Continent Gathered Photograph Pointing Resting Rifle Sharing Topped
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This evocative photograph captures a moment of respite for five British soldiers during the tumultuous events of the Western Front in 1918. The scene is set behind a makeshift barricade, constructed from wooden planks and topped with A.S.C. (Army Service Corps) oat bags. The soldiers, huddled around a small fire, share cigarettes and momentarily forget the horrors of war that surround them. One soldier breaks the tranquility with the casual pointing of his rifle over the barricade. The photograph is part of a collection of 193 official images taken during World War One on the Western Front. The image is mounted on card and carries its original caption, providing a glimpse into the past and offering a poignant reminder of the experiences of the soldiers during this pivotal period in history. The photograph is not to be confused with any company or commercial use, and is protected by rights managed licensing through Mary Evans Prints Online. The image is a poignant reminder of the human side of war, and the simple pleasures that soldiers sought in the midst of the chaos and destruction of the battlefield.
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