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Ensign Johnny Newcome taking part in his first action, the charge against the French Army at the Battle of Salamanca, 1812. Smells Powder for the First Time. In the foreground, a British soldier loots a dead enemy
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Ensign Johnny Newcome taking part in his first action, the charge against the French Army at the Battle of Salamanca, 1812. Smells Powder for the First Time. In the foreground, a British soldier loots a dead enemy
FLO4999472 Ensign Johnny Newcome taking part in his first action, the charge against the French Army at the Battle of Salamanca, 1812. Smells Powder for the First Time. In the foreground, a British soldier loots a dead enemy. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and etched by Thomas Rowlandson from Colonel David Roberts The Military Adventures of Johnny Newcome, Martin, London, 1815. by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); (add.info.: Ensign Johnny Newcome taking part in his first action, the charge against the French Army at the Battle of Salamanca, 1812. Smells Powder for the First Time. In the foreground, a British soldier loots a dead enemy. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and etched by Thomas Rowlandson from Colonel David Roberts The Military Adventures of Johnny Newcome, Martin, London, 1815.); © Florilegius
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Ensign Johnny Newcome, a young and inexperienced British soldier, finds himself thrust into the chaos of his first battle at the Battle of Salamanca in 1812. In this photo print, we witness the raw emotions that accompany such a harrowing experience. As Ensign Newcome charges against the formidable French Army, he is engulfed by the acrid scent of gunpowder for the very first time. The artist Thomas Rowlandson masterfully captures this pivotal moment in history with his handcoloured copperplate engraving. The intensity on Ensign Newcome's face reflects both fear and determination as he confronts the horrors of war head-on. Meanwhile, in stark contrast to our protagonist's innocence, a British soldier can be seen looting from a fallen enemy in the foreground. This juxtaposition serves as a reminder of how war can bring out both heroism and darker aspects within individuals. This powerful image not only immortalizes an important event but also invites us to reflect upon themes of bravery, morality, and humanity amidst conflict. It stands as a testament to the indomitable spirit displayed by soldiers like Ensign Johnny Newcome during one of history's most tumultuous periods.
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