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WW1 - Captured German Guns - Horse Guards Parade, London
WW1 - Captured German Guns - Horse Guards Parade, London. British trophies from the Battlefield. 21 of the 24 guns were taken during the great advance at Loos in September 1915 and the three others at Le Cateau on August 26th 1914. Date: circa 1916
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This evocative photograph captures the moment of triumph and national pride during World War I as British soldiers proudly display their captured German guns at Horse Guards Parade in London. The scene is estimated to have taken place around June 18, 1916. The 24 guns, which are the majority of the guns visible in the photograph, were taken during the great advance at Loos in September 1915. Three additional guns were seized at Le Cateau on August 26, 1914. The guns, which were likely taken from the German fortifications at the Western Front, were brought back to London as trophies of war. The image is filled with a sense of national pride and jubilation as the soldiers stand tall and proud, their faces reflecting a mix of determination and relief. The onlookers in the crowd, many of whom are women and children, gaze at the guns with a mixture of curiosity and awe. The scene is a powerful reminder of the military successes of the British forces during the war and serves as a potent symbol of the determination and resilience of the British people. The photograph also serves as a powerful piece of propaganda, highlighting the military prowess of the British forces and their ability to seize victory from the enemy. The image was likely circulated widely in the press and used to boost morale and support for the war effort. Today, it remains an important historical record of the events of World War I and a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the soldiers and civilians of that time.
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