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Germans surrendering, Western Front by Matania, WW1
Surrendered German being marshalled by British soldiers following the defeat of their counter-attack at Trones Wood. The incident depicted took place near an advanced trench in the British line. The trench had been badly battered and many casualties had been caused when the German made their final attack. The first wave got through the British barrage and were held up by two Lewis guns which had survived the bombardment and by rapid rifle fire, characteristic of British infantry. The second wave did not advance any further, having been broken down by the British barrage which included shrapnel from aeroplanes overhead. Date: 1916
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Advanced Attack Barbed Battles Counter Defeat Enemy Fortunino Germans Matania Surrender Surrendered Surrendering Trench Wire
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This evocative image captures the poignant moment of surrender on the Western Front during World War I. In the foreground, a defeated German soldier, hands raised in submission, is marshalled by stern-faced British soldiers. The scene unfolds near an advanced British trench, which bears the scars of intense battle. The trench, battered and riddled with bullet holes, serves as a grim reminder of the brutal fighting that took place here. The incident depicted occurred following the German counter-attack at Trones Wood in 1916. The first wave of German soldiers managed to breach the British barrage, but were held up by two Lewis guns that miraculously survived the bombardment. The second wave was broken down by the relentless British rifle fire and shrapnel from overhead aeroplanes. The use of barbed wire, a common feature of the trenches, adds to the sense of conflict and struggle. Fortunino Matania's powerful and emotive painting brings to life the raw emotion and intensity of the battlefield, offering a poignant snapshot of a pivotal moment in the history of the First World War.
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