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Irish soldier in a trench, Mesopotamia, WW1
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Irish soldier in a trench, Mesopotamia, WW1
A soldier with the Royal Irish Fusiliers (Faugh-a-Ballagh) in a trench in Mesopotamia (now Iraq), teases a Turkish sniper by raising a pith helmet on his rifle during the First World War. Other soldiers are lying down for a rest. Date: circa 1915-1918
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Allied Allies Enemy Fusiliers Iraq Mesopotamia Pith Raising Rifle Sniper Teasing Trench Trenches Ballagh War Time Ww 1
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Amidst the harsh realities of the Mesopotamian front during World War 1, a moment of levity is captured in this evocative photograph. A soldier from the Royal Irish Fusiliers, identified by the distinctive Faugh-a-Ballagh motto on his cap, takes a risky yet playful stance as he teases a Turkish sniper. With a pith helmet perched atop his rifle, he taunts the enemy, his comrades lying down for a much-needed rest in the trench behind him. The date of this image is estimated to be between 1915 and 1918. The Irish Fusiliers, part of the Allied forces, played a significant role in the Middle Eastern theatre of the Great War, engaging in numerous battles against the Ottoman Empire. This photograph offers a rare glimpse into the human side of war, where even in the midst of danger and hardship, soldiers found moments of camaraderie and defiance.
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