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Group photo, Worcestershire Regiment, Somme, France, WW1
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Group photo, Worcestershire Regiment, Somme, France, WW1
Group photo, officers and men of the Worcestershire Regiment, in front of CafÚáñe la Belle Vue, Somme, Northern France, during the First World War. A group of children look down from the top of the slope. Date: circa 1914
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Regiment Somme Worcestershire Worcs Officers
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This evocative group photograph captures the officers and men of the Worcestershire Regiment, assembled in front of Café à la Belle Vue in Northern France during the First World War. The year is estimated to be around 1914, as the conflict was still in its early stages. The setting is the picturesque town of Somme, a place now synonymous with the devastating battles that would unfold in the coming years. The soldiers, dressed in their military uniforms, stand proudly, some with stern expressions, others with more relaxed demeanors. The officers, distinguished by their sashes and insignia, mingle among their troops, a clear display of camaraderie and unity. The scene is not without a sense of contrast, however, as the innocence of childhood is brought to the forefront through the group of children who gaze down at the soldiers from the top of the slope. Their presence serves as a poignant reminder of the world beyond the battlefield, a world that would soon be forever changed by the ravages of war. The buildings and streets of the French town form the backdrop to this poignant moment in history. The Café à la Belle Vue, with its ornate facade, stands as a symbol of the pre-war era, a time of relative peace and tranquility that would soon be shattered by the horrors of the Great War. This photograph offers a glimpse into a moment in time, a moment that encapsulates the hope, determination, and innocence that would be tested and ultimately, in many cases, lost in the years to come.
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