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General Sir A Hunter-Weston and General R Pinney
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General Sir A Hunter-Weston and General R Pinney
Lieutenant-General Sir Aylmer Gould Hunter-Weston (1864-1940), British army general commanding the 8th Army Corps, with General Reginald Pinney (1863-1943) of the 33rd Division, awaiting the arrival of Georges Clemenceau at Cassel, northern France, towards the end of the First World War. Date: April 1918
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33rd Aylmer Cassel Corps Division Gould Hunter Lieutenant Reginald Weston War Time Ww 1
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In this evocative photograph, General Sir Aylmer Gould Hunter-Weston, commanding officer of the 8th Army Corps, and General Reginald Pinney, Lieutenant-General of the 33rd Division, are seen awaiting the arrival of Georges Clemenceau at Cassel, northern France, towards the end of the First World War. Both generals are dressed in their full military uniforms, with Hunter-Weston wearing the distinctive insignia of his rank on his collar and cuffs, and Pinney sporting the red stripe on his trousers denoting his seniority as a lieutenant-general. The setting is the muddy and desolate landscape of the Western Front, a stark reminder of the harsh realities of war. The two generals, standing side by side, exude a sense of determination and resolve, as they prepare to receive the French statesman and Prime Minister, who would play a pivotal role in the final stages of the conflict. Clemenceau's arrival marked a significant moment in the war, as he brought with him renewed French morale and a commitment to continue the fight against the German forces. The meeting between the Allied commanders and the French statesman would pave the way for the final offensive that would ultimately lead to the end of the war. This photograph captures a moment of historical significance, as two great military leaders await the arrival of a key figure in the Allied war effort. The image is a testament to the camaraderie and unity of the Allied forces, as they worked together to bring about the end of the Great War.
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