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Second Battle of Bullecourt 1917
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Second Battle of Bullecourt 1917
Australian soldiers loading an 18 pounder gun at the second Battle of Bullecourt (Battle of Arras) on the Western Front in France during World War I in May 1917
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Action Arras Artillery Australian Bullecourt Firing Guns Loading Pounder Ww 1
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This evocative photograph captures the intensity and determination of the Australian soldiers during the Second Battle of Bullecourt, part of the larger Battle of Arras on the Western Front in France during World War I. Dated May 1917, the scene depicts Australian diggers meticulously loading an 18-pounder gun, a powerful artillery piece, in preparation for the next barrage against the German lines. The Second Battle of Bullecourt was a significant engagement in the war, with both sides suffering heavy casualties. The Australian Imperial Force, alongside their British and Canadian allies, launched a series of attacks against the German defenses in an attempt to break through the heavily fortified Hindenburg Line. The use of artillery was crucial in the battle, with both sides employing a relentless barrage of shellfire. The soldiers in this image are focused on their task, their faces set with concentration and resolve. The 18-pounder gun, a symbol of the Great War's destructive power, looms large in the background. This historical photograph offers a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the brave men and women who fought in the First World War and the pivotal role that artillery played in the conflict.
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