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German column mowed down by British Machine-Guns at Landrecies (litho)
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German column mowed down by British Machine-Guns at Landrecies (litho)
STC310971 German column mowed down by British Machine-Guns at Landrecies (litho) by Skelton, Joseph Ratcliffe (fl.1888-1916) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22660382
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
1st World War Advance Advancing Ammunition Armies Artillery British Army Enemy Firing Front Line German Army Infantry Military Uniforms Pointing Position Rifles Shot Sniper Western Front 1914 1918 Wwi Ww One Driving Out Dying First World War 1914 1918 Great War Injuries Wound
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This black and white lithograph, titled "German column mowed down by British Machine-Guns at Landrecies" captures a moment of intense warfare during World War I. The image depicts a chaotic scene on the front line, where the British Army fiercely defends their position against an advancing German army. The streets of Landrecies are transformed into a battleground as soldiers clad in military uniforms engage in a deadly clash. British machine-guns rain down fire upon the enemy, causing devastation and casualties among the German troops. Amidst the chaos, an officer can be seen pointing towards the advancing enemy, directing his men to hold their ground. The town's buildings bear witness to this fierce confrontation, with smoke rising from artillery strikes and gunfire echoing through its narrow streets. The wounded lie scattered along the road as medical personnel rush to tend to their injuries. It is a poignant reminder of the harsh realities faced by those caught up in this brutal conflict. This powerful print serves as both a historical document and an artistic representation of war's brutality. It encapsulates the desperation and sacrifice endured by soldiers on both sides during World War I. As we gaze upon this haunting image, we are reminded of the immense human cost that accompanies such clashes between nations – lives lost or forever changed in pursuit of victory or survival.
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