29th Division entering Cologne, Germany, WW1
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29th Division entering Cologne, Germany, WW1
The British 29th Division entering Cologne, Germany, by the Hohenzollern Bridge during the First World War, with General Plumer taking the salute. A misty cathedral can be seen in the background.
12 December 1918
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This evocative photograph captures the 29th British Division entering the historic city of Cologne, Germany on the morning of 12 December 1918. Amidst the damp, wintry weather, General Sir Herbert Plumer, leading the division, takes the salute as his soldiers march proudly over the Hohenzollern Bridge. The spires of the Gothic cathedral, shrouded in mist, rise majestically in the background, adding a sense of solemnity and triumph to the scene. The 29th Division, also known as the "Dorsetshire Regiment," played a significant role in the final Allied offensive of World War 1, the Battle of the Sambre, which led to the capture of Cologne and the eventual defeat of the German army. The soldiers, having marched through the mud and rain, now stand tall and determined, their faces etched with a mixture of relief, exhaustion, and pride. The bridge, a vital strategic point during the battle, now serves as a symbol of victory and the end of the Great War. This powerful image, taken by Robert Hunt for the Imperial War Museum, is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the soldiers of the 29th Division and the Allied forces during World War 1.
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