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Royal Horse Artillery in Great War Deeds, WW1
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Royal Horse Artillery in Great War Deeds, WW1
Sergeant-Major Dorrell and Sergeant Nelson of the Royal Horse Artillery, remaining alone to work the last gun of L Battery during the retreat from Mons, for which they won the Victoria Cross and commissions. Reproduction of a painting bys Begg in Great War Deeds, a special panorama supplement produced by the Illustrated London News in 1915, featuring heroic actions of the First World War. Date: 1914
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This evocative image, taken from the special panorama supplement 'Great War Deeds' produced by the Illustrated London News in 1915, captures the bravery and heroism of Sergeant-Major Dorrell and Sergeant Nelson of the Royal Horse Artillery during the retreat from Mons in 1914. As the Allied forces retreated from the advancing German army, these two men remained behind to work the last gun of L Battery, ensuring that it continued to fire and provide cover for their comrades. Their unwavering determination and courage in the face of overwhelming odds did not go unnoticed, and they were later awarded the Victoria Cross, the highest military decoration for valor, and commissions as officers in the army. The painting, by the renowned artist Begg, is a poignant reminder of the extraordinary acts of bravery that took place on the Western Front during the First World War. The image captures the raw emotion and intensity of the battlefield, with the men and their gun standing defiantly against the backdrop of smoke and chaos. This powerful image is a testament to the indomitable spirit of the soldiers who fought in the Great War, and the sacrifices they made for their country.
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