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German gunners moving 77mm field guns, WW1
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German gunners moving 77mm field guns, WW1
German gunners moving 77mm field guns forward over rough ground using a combined horse and ox team on the Western Front during the First World War. Date: February 1918
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77mm Artillery Combined Forward Gunner Gunners Guns Moving Muddy Rough Transporting Weapons Ww 1
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This evocative image captures the arduous task of transporting 77mm field guns through the rough and muddy terrain of the Western Front during World War 1. German gunners, dressed in heavy winter coats and woolen hats, work together to move their artillery piece forward. A combined team of horses and oxen, their coats muddied and breaths steaming in the cold air, provide the muscle power for the operation. The men, determined and focused, carefully guide the animals as they navigate the uneven ground. The 77mm gun, a key weapon in the German artillery arsenal, is a formidable piece of machinery, its barrel long and menacing. The scene is one of intense concentration and physical effort, as the soldiers prepare to bring their artillery to bear on the enemy lines. The harsh conditions of the battlefield are on full display, with the muddy ground, barren trees, and grey, overcast sky creating a stark and unforgiving backdrop. This powerful photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of the German artillery units on the Western Front, and the challenges they faced in transporting their weapons to the front lines.
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