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Briish troops at Passchendale during the First World War
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Briish troops at Passchendale during the First World War
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© The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive / Mary Evans
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This evocative vintage lantern slide depicts British troops huddled in the muddy trenches during the Battle of Passchendale in the First World War. The image, part of The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a poignant glimpse into the harsh realities of trench warfare. Passchendale, located in Belgium, was the site of one of the costliest battles in the history of the war. The battle, which took place from July 31 to November 10, 1917, resulted in over 275,000 casualties, including 50,000 British soldiers. The battlefield was characterized by a quagmire of mud, rain, and relentless artillery fire, making progress for the Allied forces painfully slow and deadly. The British troops in this photograph are seen taking a moment of respite from the horrors of the battlefield. Their expressions convey a mix of exhaustion, determination, and perhaps even a hint of defiance. The tattered uniforms and mud-splattered faces serve as a stark reminder of the harsh conditions they faced. The lantern slide, with its faded colors and slight imperfections, adds to the sense of history and nostalgia. It offers a glimpse into a time long past, a time of unimaginable sacrifice and bravery. The Battle of Passchendale remains a significant moment in military history, and this photograph is a poignant reminder of the human cost of war.
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