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Howitzer about to fire, Ravin de Proyart, Somme, WW1
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Howitzer about to fire, Ravin de Proyart, Somme, WW1
A 370 mm Howitzer about to fire at Ravin de Proyart, Somme, northern France, during the First World War. Date: 24 June 1916
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Action Artillery Firing Gunner Gunners Guns Heavy Howitzer Somme Weapons Ww 1
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In the heart of the Battle of the Somme during World War I, a team of French artillerymen prepare for the firing of a formidable 370 mm Howitzer at Ravin de Proyart in northern France. The date is June 24, 1916. The intense focus and determination on the faces of the gunners as they don their helmets and check their equipment is palpable. The heavy gun, a symbol of the Great War's destructive power, looms large in the background, its barrel pointed ominously towards the horizon. The action-packed scene captures the raw energy and intensity of the battlefield, as the men work together to unleash the devastating power of their weapon. The Howitzer, a type of heavy artillery, was a crucial component of the Allied forces' offensive during the Battle of the Somme, which lasted from July 1, 1916, to November 18, 1916. This photograph offers a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the soldiers on both sides during this pivotal moment in world history.
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