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The Three Musketeers, A Flanders silhouette. 3rd September 1917 The silhouette is
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The Three Musketeers, A Flanders silhouette. 3rd September 1917 The silhouette is
The Three Musketeers, A Flanders silhouette. 3rd September 1917
The silhouette is suggestive of one of Captain Bairnsfathers pictures. The men are standing on top of a wrecked dug out which once sheltered German Troops during the Third Battle of Ypres
Ernest Brooks Official
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Brussels
Belgium
Media ID 21832457
© Mirrorpix
1917 Battles And Campaigns Belgium Cigarette Guarding Guards Trench Warfare World War One 1910s War And Conflict Ypres
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Captured in a moment frozen in time, this vintage print titled 'The Three Musketeers, A Flanders silhouette' takes us back to the harrowing days of the Third Battle of Ypres during World War One. Dated 3rd September 1917, the image showcases three brave soldiers standing atop a wrecked dugout that once provided shelter for German troops. The silhouette captured by renowned photographer Captain Bairnsfather evokes a sense of camaraderie and resilience amidst the chaos of war. These men, like their fictional counterparts from Alexandre Dumas' famous novel, embody loyalty and courage as they guard their post on the frontlines. In this poignant scene set against the backdrop of Belgium's ravaged landscape, we witness these soldiers taking a brief respite from their duties. With cigarettes dangling from their lips and smoke swirling around them, they find solace in each other's company amidst the horrors surrounding them. Photographer Ernest Brooks Official masterfully captures not only the physical destruction caused by trench warfare but also reveals glimpses of humanity within it. This photograph serves as a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by countless individuals during one of history's darkest periods. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece from Memory Lane Prints, let us remember those who fought bravely and honorably during World War One – forever etching their names into our collective memory.
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