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WW1 - Battle of the Scarpe - 18 pounder gun in action - Monchy-le-Preux, France - 11th April 1917
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11th Action Artillery Pounder Scarpe
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This vintage lantern slide depicts the intense action of the Battle of the Scarpe during World War I, specifically focusing on the deployment of an 18-pounder gun by British troops in Monchy-le-Preux, France, on 11th April 1917. The Battle of the Scarpe was a significant engagement in the Third Battle of Arras, which aimed to divert German forces from the main assault on Vimy Ridge. In this image, we witness the raw power and determination of the soldiers as they maneuver the large artillery piece, preparing to fire upon the enemy lines. The smoke-filled battlefield, punctuated by the occasional flash of gunfire, underscores the chaos and intensity of the conflict. The 18-pounder gun, a crucial component of the British artillery arsenal, was a versatile weapon capable of firing both high explosive and shrapnel shells. This evocative image provides a glimpse into the harsh realities of trench warfare and the heroic efforts of the soldiers who fought in the mud and carnage of the Western Front.
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