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Fourth Guards Brigade in Great War Deeds, WW1
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Fourth Guards Brigade in Great War Deeds, WW1
The Fourth Guards Brigade, including the Coldstream Guards, fighting the Germans in the narrow streets of Landrecies during the retreat from Mons. Reproduction of a painting by R Caton Woodville in Great War Deeds, a special panorama supplement produced by the Illustrated London News in 1915, featuring heroic actions of the First World War. Date: 1914
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Actions Brave Bravery Caton Chaos Coldstream Courage Damage Damaged Deeds Enemy Fight Firing Fourth Germans Guards Heroic Mons Narrow News Panorama Retreat Retreating Ruin Ruined Skirmish Special Supplement Woodville Landrecies Weapons
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This evocative image, taken from the special panorama supplement "Great War Deeds" produced by the Illustrated London News in 1915, captures the bravery and courage of the Fourth Guards Brigade during the early days of the First World War. The scene depicts the Coldstream Guards and other units of the brigade engaging in fierce combat with the Germans in the narrow streets of Landrecies, a small town in northern France, during the retreat from Mons in August 1914. The painting, by renowned artist R. Caton Woodville, captures the chaos and intensity of the skirmish, with soldiers firing their weapons and maneuvering through the damaged buildings and ruins. The Germans, seen in the background, are shown advancing through the smoke-filled streets, adding to the sense of urgency and danger. The Fourth Guards Brigade, made up of some of the British Army's most elite troops, played a crucial role in the early stages of the war, holding back the German advance and buying valuable time for the Allied forces to regroup and reorganize. The bravery and heroism displayed by these men in the face of overwhelming odds would become a symbol of the resilience and determination of the British military during the First World War. The image is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the soldiers of the Fourth Guards Brigade and the many other brave men and women who served during the war. It is a testament to the enduring power of art to capture the essence of history and preserve the memories of those who lived through it.
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