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Gift from our Indian Empire. Calcutta ambulance cars
Photograph: Gift from our Indian Empire. Calcutta ambulance cars. From an album of 76 official photographs, 1916-1917. Associated with World War One, Western Front (1914-1918). Ambulances were donated to the war effort from across the British Empire. Wealthy individuals, businesses, trade unions, charities, hunts, worshipful companies, churches and many others paid for ambulances. Manufacturers of ambulances included Rolls-Royce, Daimler, Albion, Morris, Vulcan, Austin, Sunbeam-Rover, Wolseley, Siddeley-Deasy, Renault, Buick, Crossley, Vauxhall, Argyll, Sunbeam, Lanchester, Ford Model T, Fiat and Star. Date: 1916
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Ambulance Ambulances Associated Calcutta Donated Effort Gift Official Photograph
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This evocative photograph captures a moment in history during World War One, as two Calcutta ambulance cars, a gift from our Indian Empire, are prepared for service on the Western Front. The image is taken from an album of 76 official photographs, dating from 1916-1917, which documents the significant contribution of the British Empire to the war effort. During this time, ambulances were donated from various sources across the Empire, including wealthy individuals, businesses, trade unions, charities, hunts, worshipful companies, and churches. The manufacturers of these vital vehicles were numerous and varied, with Rolls-Royce, Daimler, Albion, Morris, Vulcan, Austin, Sunbeam-Rover, Wolseley, Siddeley-Deasy, Renault, Buick, Crossley, Vauxhall, Argyll, Sunbeam, Lanchester, Ford Model T, Fiat, and Star all producing ambulances for the cause. The importance of these donations cannot be overstated, as they played a crucial role in providing essential medical support to the soldiers on the front lines. The Calcutta ambulance cars, proudly displayed in this photograph, are a testament to the generosity and solidarity of the British Empire during a time of great need. The photograph itself is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during the First World War, and the unified effort that was required to support the war effort on multiple fronts. It is a powerful visual representation of the global impact of the conflict and the collective spirit of those who sought to aid in its resolution.
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