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Policemen with gas masks
A group of London policemen kitted up with gas masks and respirators (in canvas bags), prior to the outbreak of World War Two
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Attack Bags Defence Kitted Mask Masks Metropolitan Police Men Preparation Protection Respirators 1937
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a group of London Metropolitan Police officers, prepared for potential chemical attacks during the tense political climate of the late 1930s. The year is 1937, and the looming threat of World War Two casts a long shadow over Europe. The policemen, dressed in their uniforms and armed with canvas bags, are kitted out with essential equipment for protection against gas attacks: gas masks and respirators. The image serves as a powerful reminder of the preparation and defence measures taken by civil authorities during this period of historical uncertainty. The men, with determined expressions on their faces, embody the spirit of readiness and vigilance that characterized the times. Their gas masks and respirators, hanging from their belts or stowed away in their bags, symbolize the importance of individual and collective protection. The photograph, taken in the 1930s, offers a glimpse into the past when the world stood on the precipice of war. This historical image, with its timeless composition and poignant subject matter, invites us to reflect on the courage and resilience of those who served and protected their communities during this pivotal era.
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