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General Sir Horace Smith-Dorien
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General Sir Horace Smith-Dorien
Portrait of General Sir Horace Lockwood Smith-Dorrien. In Command of the 2nd Army Corps British Expeditionary Force at the start of WWI. Date: circa 1914
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Corps Dorrien Expeditionary Horace Jack Lockwood Smith
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This evocative portrait captures the stern yet determined visage of General Sir Horace Lockwood Smith-Dorrien, who led the 2nd Army Corps of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) at the outbreak of World War I in 1914. Smith-Dorrien, dressed in full military regalia, is depicted in the image while riding his horse, with the Union Jack flags of the British Army fluttering in the wind behind him. Born in County Cork, Ireland, in 1858, Smith-Dorrien rose through the ranks of the British Army, serving in various capacities in India, South Africa, and Egypt. At the onset of World War I, he was appointed to command the 2nd Army Corps, which was tasked with defending the northern sector of the Western Front against the German advance. Despite initial successes, Smith-Dorrien's forces were eventually outflanked and forced to retreat during the Battle of the Marne in September 1914. Although criticized for his handling of the situation, Smith-Dorrien's leadership was crucial in preventing the German army from advancing further into France, and he went on to serve in other key roles throughout the war. This historic photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time of great upheaval and uncertainty as Europe plunged into the First World War. The image of Smith-Dorrien, resolute and focused on the task at hand, serves as a poignant reminder of the courage and determination of the soldiers who fought to protect their homeland during this pivotal period in history.
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