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Indian soldiers on the road to Jerusalem during World War I
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Indian soldiers on the road to Jerusalem during World War I
Photographs of Indian soldiers under General Allenbys command on the road to Jerusalem during World War I. Clockwise from top-left: a Gurkha sentry-post in a sandbag-crested line of trench; a man of the Punjab rifle regiment (Vaughans Rifles) on duty by an observation post; a Gurkha firing a Lewis gun through the parapet; and a sentry of one of the battalions of Outram Rifles on duty in the open Date: 1917
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Battalions Duty Firing Gurkha Jerusalem Lewis Observation Parapet Punjab Regiment Rifle Rifles Sandbag Sentry Trench Outram
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This evocative collection of photographs captures the indomitable spirit of Indian soldiers during World War I, as they marched towards Jerusalem under the command of General Edmund Allenby. The images, dating back to 1917, showcase the diverse and courageous troops from various regiments, including the Gurkhas and the Punjab Rifles (Vaughans Rifles). The first photograph features a Gurkha sentry post, with soldiers manning a sandbag-crested line of trenches. Their alert and focused expressions convey a sense of readiness and determination, as they protect their comrades from potential threats. In the second image, a Punjab rifleman is seen on duty by an observation post. His steely gaze and poised rifle reflect the unwavering commitment of these soldiers to their cause, despite the harsh conditions and long hours spent on the frontlines. The third photograph captures a Gurkha soldier firing a Lewis gun through the parapet of a trench. His intense concentration and the smoke rising from the gun's muzzle underscore the intensity and danger of the battlefield. Lastly, a sentry of one of the battalions of Outram Rifles is shown on duty in the open, keeping watch over the terrain. His solitary figure against the backdrop of the barren landscape serves as a poignant reminder of the loneliness and isolation that many soldiers experienced during their service. These photographs offer a rare glimpse into the lives of Indian soldiers during the First World War, as they fought valiantly alongside their British counterparts to secure victory on the road to Jerusalem.
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