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Hawthorn Ridge 1916
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Hawthorn Ridge 1916
What remains of the Middlesex Regiment make their way back to the British lines after the failure to take the Hawthorn Ridge Redoubt on the first day of the Somme offensive
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Amidst the chaos and carnage of the First World War's largest single-day battle, the failure of the British offensive at Hawthorn Ridge Redoubt on July 1, 1916, left the Middlesex Regiment with heavy losses and a daunting task ahead. In this poignant image from the Mary Evans Prints Online archive, what remains of the Middlesex Regiment are seen making their way back to the British lines, their faces etched with exhaustion and determination. The Somme offensive, launched on July 1, 1916, was intended to breach the German defenses and bring a decisive victory to the Allies. However, the initial assault on Hawthorn Ridge Redoubt, a strategic position held by the Germans, resulted in a costly and unsuccessful attack. The Middlesex Regiment, part of the 16th (Irish) Division, was among the units involved in the assault. The men in this photograph, their uniforms tattered and weary, trudge forward through the muddy terrain, their weapons slung over their shoulders. The desolate landscape, dotted with the remnants of destroyed trees and barbed wire, serves as a stark reminder of the devastation wrought by the battle. Despite the setbacks, the Middlesex Regiment and other British forces continued to press on, determined to break through the German lines and achieve the objectives of the Somme offensive. The battle would continue for another four months, resulting in over one million casualties on both sides. This powerful image offers a glimpse into the harsh realities of the First World War, and serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the soldiers of the Middlesex Regiment and other units during the Battle of the Somme.
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