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Officers of 1st Connaught Rangers, Palestine, WW1

Officers of the 1st Battalion Connaught Rangers at lunch during their march from Nazareth, which they left on 17 November 1918 after being on garrison there since 27 September. The tables and chairs were left behind in Nazareth by the Germans. Date: late 1918

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Allied Battalion Bridges Chairs Connaught Eating Lunch Nazareth Tables Officers Ww 1


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This evocative photograph captures a moment of respite for the Officers of the 1st Battalion Connaught Rangers during their march from Nazareth in late 1918. Having left Nazareth on November 17, after being stationed there since September, these British military men are seen enjoying a lunch break amidst the ruins of the Holy Land. The tables and chairs, abandoned by the retreating Germans, provide a makeshift dining area in the midst of the war-torn landscape. The Connaught Rangers, part of the British Army during World War 1, had a long and distinguished history, tracing their origins back to 1689. By the time of this march, they had seen extensive action in various theatres of the war, including France and Mesopotamia. The Middle East campaign, which began in 1917, saw the Connaught Rangers play a crucial role in the capture of Jerusalem and the defeat of the Ottoman forces. The Officers in this photograph, dressed in their military uniforms, appear relaxed and engaged in conversation as they eat and drink. The scene is a poignant reminder of the human side of war, where even in the midst of conflict, soldiers find moments of camaraderie and sustenance. The bridge in the background adds to the sense of transition, as the Allied forces prepared to move on to their next destination. This photograph offers a unique glimpse into the experiences of the soldiers during the final stages of the First World War.

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