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George V on guided tour near Mametz, The Somme, France

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George V on guided tour near Mametz, The Somme, France

King George V passing between two mine craters near Mametz in The Somme, northern France, in a party guided by Mr Harding of the Royal Engineers. Others included General Sir H Rawlinson of the 4th Army and Major General W N Congreve of the 13th Corps.
10 August 1916

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In this evocative photograph, taken on the 10th of August, 1916, King George V makes his way between two colossal mine craters near the battlefield of Mametz in northern France. Accompanied by a party of distinguished military figures, the monarch's visit to the Somme region came during a pivotal moment in the First World War. The King is seen here in his full regal attire, resplendent in his military uniform, as he is guided through the battlefield by Mr. Harding of the Royal Engineers. Among the esteemed officers accompanying him are General Sir Henry Rawlinson of the 4th Army and Major General William Norrie Congreve of the 13th Corps. The grim backdrop of the devastated landscape, scarred by the relentless bombardment of war, underscores the gravity of the situation. The mine craters, the result of meticulous planning and execution by the engineers, serve as a stark reminder of the brutal reality of trench warfare. The visit of the King to the Somme battlefield was a significant morale boost for the British troops, who were in the midst of one of the bloodiest battles of the war. The image of the monarch, surrounded by his officers, standing amidst the desolation, is a poignant testament to their unwavering resolve and determination to prevail in the face of adversity. This photograph, taken by Robert Hunt for the Imperial War Museum, offers a unique glimpse into the world of war time leadership and the indomitable spirit of the soldiers who fought in the Great War. It is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by countless individuals during this pivotal moment in history.

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