Revenge is sweet - machine gunner gets own back
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Revenge is sweet - machine gunner gets own back
Revenge is sweet or how the machine gunner got his own back. 386202 Acting Sergeant Herbert Gibson, Mm, 1St Northumbrian Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps. Born September 1889
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1889 386202 Acting Ambulance Born Corps Gibson Gunner Herbert Northumbrian Regiments Revenge Sergeant Sweet
Revenge is Sweet - The Machine Gunner's Triumph in the Trenches of World War I
EDITORS COMMENTS
Amidst the chaos and carnage of the Western Front during World War I, the spirit of retribution burned brightly in the hearts of soldiers on both sides. One such soldier was Acting Sergeant Herbert Gibson, MM, of the 1st Northumbrian Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps. Born in September 1889, Gibson had seen more than his fair share of suffering and loss. But when the opportunity for revenge presented itself, he seized it with a vengeance. In this evocative photograph, Gibson is seen proudly holding a captured German machine gun, a wry smile playing on his lips. The expression on his face speaks volumes about the satisfaction he felt in turning the tables on the enemy. The machine gun, a symbol of terror and destruction in the hands of the Germans, was now a badge of honor for Gibson and his comrades. The image captures the raw emotion and determination of the soldiers who fought in the Great War. The grime and dirt on their faces, the worn and tattered uniforms, and the determined gaze of the men all serve as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during this pivotal moment in history. This photograph is a testament to the human spirit and the desire for justice that drove soldiers like Acting Sergeant Herbert Gibson to fight on, even in the face of unimaginable adversity. It is a powerful reminder of the indomitable spirit of the soldiers who served in the trenches of World War I and the price they paid for their country's freedom. Image Courtesy of David Cohen Fine Art/Mary Evans Picture Library. #WorldWarI #WW1 #MilitaryHistory #Revenge #HerbertGibson #MachineGunner #NorthumbrianFieldAmbulance #RoyalArmyMedicalCorps #DavidCohenFineArt #MaryEvansPictureLibrary.
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