Siege of Antwerp, World War One, 1914 - animals looked after

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Siege of Antwerp, World War One, 1914 - animals looked after

The Siege of Antwerp, Belgium, early in the First World War - thought for beast as well as man. Although the people were running short of water, they allowed this dog to have his drink from the pail.
1914

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© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans

Antwerp Belgian Belgians Bucket Kindness Pail Siege Welfare Thoughtfulness

EDITORS COMMENTS
Amidst the chaos and hardships of the Siege of Antwerp during the First World War in 1914, the people of Belgium showed compassion and kindness even towards animals. In this poignant image captured by the Illustrated London News, a Belgian man offers a drink to a thirsty dog from his scarce water supply. The Siege of Antwerp, which lasted from October 1914 to February 1915, saw the city under relentless bombardment by German forces, leaving the population struggling to survive. Despite their own scarcity of water, the people of Antwerp demonstrated their thoughtfulness and empathy towards this loyal canine companion. This powerful photograph is a poignant reminder of the human spirit and the enduring bond between animals and their human caretakers, even in the most challenging of circumstances. The image, taken by the renowned photographic agency Mary Evans, captures a moment of kindness and compassion during a time of war and hardship.

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