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The Three Musketeers - Canadian sharpshooters, WW1
" The Three Musketeers" of Princess Patricias Own (Princess Patricias Canadian Light Infantry) firing from a mound with a fine view of the German first line trenches. The men stayed in position for hours opening up brisk fire on the unsuspecting enemy, killing nine or ten German soldiers. They kept the enemy at bay until nightfall after which they retired to the trenches -the only casualty being a slight bullet wound to the finger of one. Note the men in the waterlogged trench making attempts to drain it. Date: 1915
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Barbed Canadians Conditions Enemy Firing Infantry Mans Mound Musketeers Position Rain Rainy Riflemen Rifles Sharpshooters Shooting Sniper Snipers Sniping Trenches Wire
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This evocative photograph captures a moment during the First World War, as three Canadian sharpshooters from the Princess Patricia's Own (Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry) take aim from a mound overlooking the German front line trenches. The year was 1915, and the men, identified as the 'Three Musketeers,' had spent hours in this position, opening fire on unsuspecting enemy soldiers with deadly accuracy. Their precision shooting resulted in the deaths of nine or ten German soldiers, keeping the enemy at bay until nightfall. The scene is set against a backdrop of challenging weather conditions, with rain-soaked trenches and barbed wire visible in the foreground. The men in the trench are seen making attempts to drain the waterlogged trench, adding to the sense of hardship and determination. The Princess Patricia's Own, also known as the 'Van Doos,' were a distinguished infantry regiment of the Canadian Expeditionary Force. Their reputation as skilled marksmen made them a valuable asset on the battlefield. In this instance, their sharpshooting prowess proved instrumental in turning the tide of battle, albeit at a minimal cost to their own ranks – the only casualty being a slight bullet wound to one man's finger. This photograph, taken in 1915, is a poignant reminder of the bravery and resilience of the Canadian soldiers during the First World War. It is an important historical record, showcasing the strategic importance of sharpshooting and the challenging conditions faced by soldiers on the Western Front.
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