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Hohenzollern Redoubt, nr Auchy lez Bass
Hohenzollern Redoubt, nr. Auchy lez Bass饮 Captain Edward Handley-Read, RBA, Machine Gun Corps (1869-1935). Date: circa 1918
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Auchy Bassee Corps Handley Hohenzollern Read Redoubt Topographical
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This evocative painting captures the rugged beauty and harsh realities of the Western Front during World War I, as depicted in Hohenzollern Redoubt, nr. Auchy lez Bass by Captain Edward Handley-Read, RBA, Machine Gun Corps. Painted circa 1918, this topographical work of art offers a glimpse into the military landscape that was the battleground for some of the most intense fighting during the war. The Hohenzollern Redoubt, a strategic fortification located near the town of Auchy lez Bass in northern France, was a key stronghold for the German forces during the Second Battle of Arras in 1917. Captain Handley-Read masterfully portrays the intricate details of the redoubt's defenses, from the tangled network of barbed wire and trenches to the imposing concrete bunkers and gun emplacements. The desolate, moonlit landscape is punctuated by the eerie glow of flares and tracer bullets, adding to the sense of tension and unease. The painting's muted color palette and meticulous attention to detail evoke a powerful sense of history and the human cost of war. Captain Handley-Read was a British artist and officer who served in the Machine Gun Corps during World War I. His military experience lends authenticity to this powerful and poignant work, which serves as a testament to the bravery and resilience of the soldiers who fought in the trenches. This painting is a valuable historical document, offering a unique perspective on the military topography of the Western Front and the challenges faced by soldiers during this pivotal moment in world history.
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