Field Marshal Plumer Collection
Field Marshal Sir Herbert Plumer (1857-1932): A British military leader of great distinction
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Field Marshal Sir Herbert Plumer (1857-1932): A British military leader of great distinction, Plumer served in the Second Boer War and was instrumental in the relief of Mafeking. During the First World War, he commanded the Second Army on the Flanders Front, most notably leading the Battle of Messines in 1917. Known for his meticulous planning and innovative tactics, Plumer's strategies contributed significantly to the Allied victory in this sector. After the war, he was knighted for his services and played a role in the unveiling of the Menin Gate in Ypres, Belgium, in 1927. This collection of images spans Plumer's military career from his early days as a lieutenant colonel to his later years as a field marshal, including portraits, battle maps, and historical events.