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German prisoners marched through Southampton, WW1
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German prisoners marched through Southampton, WW1
More than 1530 German prisoners, captured by the British army during the Battle of the Somme marching through Southampton (past the cinema) after landing there on 4 July. Date: 1916
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Captured Marching Prisoners Southampton
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This evocative photograph captures the sight of more than 1530 German prisoners of war (POWs) making their way through the streets of Southampton, England, in the summer of 1916. The image was taken during the aftermath of the Battle of the Somme, one of the largest and bloodiest battles of World War I. The POWs, dressed in tattered uniforms and with weary expressions, are being escorted by British soldiers as they march past the town's cinema. The scene is a poignant reminder of the human cost of the conflict, which had by this point claimed the lives of over one million soldiers and civilians. The prisoners had been captured by the British army and were being transported to camps in the UK for the duration of the war. The sight of the German POWs in Southampton would have been a common one during this period, as the town served as a major port for the transportation of prisoners from the Western Front. This photograph offers a unique glimpse into the experiences of the soldiers and civilians caught up in the events of the First World War, and serves as a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made during this pivotal moment in history.
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