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WW1 Gallipoli British soldiers preparing to evacuate
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WW1 Gallipoli British soldiers preparing to evacuate
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© The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive / Mary Evans
Dardanelles Evacuate Gallipoli Preparing Regiment Tommies Tommy
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This evocative vintage lantern slide depicts a poignant moment during the Gallipoli Campaign of World War I, as British soldiers of an unidentified regiment prepare to evacuate their positions at the Dardanelles. The soldiers, dressed in the familiar khaki uniforms of the era, are seen huddled around a fire, their faces etched with the weariness and determination that characterized the Tommies of the British Army. The soldiers are shown loading their equipment onto pack animals, a testament to the logistical challenges of moving troops and supplies through rugged terrain. The smoke from the fire rises against the backdrop of a rocky, barren landscape, with the dark waters of the Aegean Sea visible in the distance. The scene is reminiscent of the Victorian and Edwardian eras, a time when the world was forever changed by the horrors of modern warfare. The lantern slide, part of The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a glimpse into the past, providing a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the brave men who fought in the Gallipoli Campaign and the larger conflict that engulfed Europe and the world from 1914 to 1918.
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