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British artillery 1914
British artillery landing in Boulogne sur Mer by the Louvre Terminus on the Western Front in France during World War I in 1914
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This evocative photograph captures the moment of arrival for British artillery units at the Louvre Terminus in Boulogne-sur-Mer, France, during the early days of the First World War in 1914. The image bears witness to the massive logistical effort required to support the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) as it prepared to defend the Western Front against the advancing German army. The soldiers in this photograph, dressed in their khaki uniforms and carrying their equipment, disembark from the trains that brought them across the English Channel. The artillery pieces, towering in the background, are being unloaded from trucks and prepared for transportation to the front lines. The scene is one of organized chaos, with soldiers and civilians working together to unload the supplies and equipment. Boulogne-sur-Mer was a key port for the BEF, serving as a crucial staging area for the movement of troops and supplies to the front lines. The Louvre Terminus, named for the famous Parisian museum, was a major transportation hub where soldiers and supplies were transferred from trains to trucks and horses for the final leg of their journey. This photograph offers a glimpse into the early days of the First World War, when the world was still coming to terms with the scale and scope of the conflict. It serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by the soldiers and civilians who played a role in the war effort, and the crucial role that logistics and transportation played in the outcome of the war. The image is a poignant reminder of the human cost of war, as well as the incredible resilience and determination of those who fought to defend their countries and uphold the values of freedom and democracy.
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