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Flers 1916
A British ammunition limber carrying shells and ammunition forward along the Lesboeufs Road, outside Flers, during the Battle of the Somme. The muddy ground severely hampered the fighting capabilities of both sides as the Somme campaign continued into November 1916
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Ammunition Flers Limber Muddy Shells Somme Ww 1
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This evocative photograph captures the harsh realities of the Battle of the Somme during November 1916, as a British ammunition limber struggles through the muddy terrain of the Lesboeufs Road outside Flers. The image, taken during one of the longest and bloodiest battles in World War 1, reveals the arduous and dangerous task of supplying the front lines with essential ammunition. The ground, saturated with rain and churned up by the passage of heavy artillery and troops, severely hampered the fighting capabilities of both sides. Soldiers and horses can be seen slipping and sliding in the mud, making the already difficult task of transporting supplies even more challenging. The weight of the shells and ammunition, piled high in the limber, adds to the strain on the horses and the men, who must navigate the treacherous conditions to keep the relentless battle going. This historical photograph offers a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during the Great War, and the tenacious spirit of those who fought in the mud and rain of the Somme.
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