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Soldiers commandeering horses at Bexhill, WW1
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Soldiers commandeering horses at Bexhill, WW1
Soldiers from the 6th Sussex battery commandeering horses at Bexhill in the early weeks of the First World War. Date: 1914
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This evocative photograph captures a pivotal moment in the early days of the First World War, as soldiers from the 6th Sussex Battery commandeer horses in Bexhill, England, in 1914. With the outbreak of war in August 1914, the British Army faced an urgent need for mounts to mobilize its cavalry and artillery units. Horses were essential for transportation and mobility on the battlefield, and the civilian population was called upon to provide animals for the war effort. In this image, we see a group of soldiers carefully securing a horse and leading it away, while others check the animals for suitability. The horses, some with their owners present, stand patiently, their expressions betraying a mixture of curiosity, apprehension, and resignation. The soldiers, dressed in their uniforms and armed with rifles, are focused and determined. The scene unfolds against the backdrop of a bustling town, with people and vehicles in the background, adding to the sense of urgency and chaos. The photograph provides a poignant reminder of the human and animal cost of war, as well as the vital role that horses played in the military during the First World War. This historical image, taken in the early weeks of the conflict, offers a unique glimpse into a pivotal moment in British military history. The 6th Sussex Battery, part of the Royal Field Artillery, would go on to serve with distinction on the Western Front, contributing to the eventual Allied victory in 1918.
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