German reservists arrested at Folkestone, August 1914, WW1
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German reservists arrested at Folkestone, August 1914, WW1
German reservists marching under armed guard after being arrested at Folkestone when they were about to embark for Flushing. They were marched to Shorncliffe under armed escort and their baggage followed in motor cars. Date: 1914
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Armed Arrested Escort Flushing Folkestone Germans Guard Marching Reservists Shorncliffe
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This evocative photograph captures the moment of arrest and detainment of a group of German reservists in Folkestone, England, in August 1914. As the First World War began to unfold, tensions between Germany and Britain reached a boiling point, leading to the detention of German nationals living in the UK. In this image, we see a line of German reservists, hands raised in submission, being marched under armed guard through the streets of Folkestone. They were on their way to the port, intending to embark for Flushing in neutral Holland, in an attempt to evade military service and return to their homes. However, they were intercepted by British authorities and taken instead to Shorncliffe military camp. The reservists' baggage follows them in motor cars, adding to the sense of dislocation and uncertainty. This powerful image serves as a poignant reminder of the upheaval and chaos that accompanied the outbreak of the First World War, and the far-reaching impact it had on the lives of individuals and communities across Europe.
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