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Sir Douglas Haig, Massey and Ward, Beauquesne, France
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Sir Douglas Haig, Massey and Ward, Beauquesne, France
General Sir Douglas Haig (1861-1928) (second from right) with William Massey (1856-1925), Prime Minister of New Zealand (right), and Sir Joseph Ward (1856-1930), ex-PM of New Zealand (second from left), at Beauquesne in northern France during the First World War. Date: September 1916
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This evocative photograph captures a significant moment in the history of the First World War and the relationship between New Zealand and the British military. Taken in September 1916 at Beauquesne in northern France, the image features General Sir Douglas Haig (1861-1928), the British Commander-in-Chief of the British Expeditionary Force during the war, flanked by two former Prime Ministers of New Zealand: William Massey (1856-1925) and Sir Joseph Ward (1856-1930). Haig, wearing his full military uniform adorned with numerous medals, stands proudly in the center of the image. To his right is Massey, dressed in a suit and wearing a bowler hat, while Ward, also in a suit, is on Haig's left. The three men are deep in conversation, their expressions suggesting a serious and focused discussion. At the time of this meeting, New Zealand had sent over 100,000 soldiers to fight in the war, making up a significant portion of the British Empire's military forces. The presence of the two New Zealand Prime Ministers in France underscores the importance of the country's contribution to the war effort and its close relationship with the British military. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by soldiers and politicians during the Great War and the bonds of alliance that were forged between nations in times of crisis.
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