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Australian gunners in Battle of Arras, France, WW1
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Australian gunners in Battle of Arras, France, WW1
Australian gunners of No. 4 Section, 22nd Machine Gun Company, in action against a German aeroplane in the Noreuil Valley, near Bullecourt (2nd Battle of the Scarpe) during the Battle of Arras, northern France, First World War. Date: 23 April 1917
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22nd Action Air Craft Anti Arras Artillery Attack Australian Battle Field Bullecourt Firing Gunners Guns Scarpe Section
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Amidst the chaotic landscape of the Battle of Arras in northern France during World War I, Australian gunners of No. 4 Section, 22nd Machine Gun Company, remain focused and determined as they engage in a fierce battle against a German aeroplane in the Noreuil Valley, near Bullecourt. The date is April 23, 1917, and the 2nd Battle of the Scarpe is in full swing. The Australian soldiers, dressed in their khaki uniforms and armed with their Lewis guns, are seen firing relentlessly at the enemy aircraft, their expressions a mix of intense concentration and grim determination. The field around them is a scene of destruction, with the sounds of gunfire and explosions echoing through the valley. The machine gunners' quick reflexes and accurate aim are crucial in protecting their comrades from the German air raids. The thick smoke rising from the battlefield adds to the sense of danger and uncertainty, as the outcome of the battle hangs in the balance. The Australian gunners' bravery and skill in the face of this aerial threat would go down in history as a testament to their courage and resilience during one of the most significant battles of the war.
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