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Official German World War One 1st First Great
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Official German World War One 1st First Great
Official, German, World, War, One, 1st, first, great, ww1, wwi, photograph, showing, dead, soldier, Wiltshire, Regiment, trench, near, St, Quentin, March, 1918, circa, 241, photographs, collected, Col, Philip, Sidney, Newton, 11109423
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Collected Dead Newton Official Philip Quentin Regiment Sidney Trench Wiltshire
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This haunting print captures the grim reality of World War One, showing a dead soldier from the Wiltshire Regiment in a trench near St. Quentin in March 1918. The image, part of a collection of 241 photographs collected by Col. Philip Sidney Newton, serves as a stark reminder of the devastating toll that war takes on individuals and communities.
The soldier lies motionless in the mud, his uniform tattered and his face obscured by dirt and debris. The desolate landscape around him is littered with remnants of battle - sandbags, barbed wire, and broken equipment serve as a chilling backdrop to this tragic scene.
As we gaze upon this photograph, we are transported back in time to the horrors of the Great War. We can almost hear the distant echoes of gunfire and feel the weight of uncertainty that hung heavy in the air during those tumultuous years.
It is important to remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country during times of conflict. This print serves as a poignant tribute to all those who lost their lives in service to their nation, reminding us never to forget the sacrifices made on our behalf.
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