Frank A Mumby Collection
"Frank A. Mumby: Witnessing History Unfold Through the Lens" Step back in time to July 1916, amidst the chaos of the Battle of the Somme during the First World War
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"Frank A. Mumby: Witnessing History Unfold Through the Lens" Step back in time to July 1916, amidst the chaos of the Battle of the Somme during the First World War. Frank A. Mumby, a mysterious figure whose identity remains unknown, captures poignant moments that would forever be etched in history. In one frame, soldiers find solace amidst the horrors of war as they engage in a game of cards within the confines of muddy trenches. Mumby's lens reveals their resilience and camaraderie despite their harrowing circumstances. Another photograph freezes time on that fateful day when First Blood was shed during the Battle of the Somme on July 1st, 1916. The image encapsulates both bravery and tragedy as young men charge forward into an uncertain future. Mumby's maps provide a visual narrative, illustrating gains made on Thiepval Ridge and positions held during battles like Verdun in northern France. These cartographic records offer invaluable insights into strategic maneuvers and territorial shifts throughout this tumultuous period. The Surrender of the German Fleet at Sunset on November 21st, 1918 marks a momentous occasion captured by Mumby's lens. As darkness falls over these historic waters, we witness an end to hostilities that had engulfed nations for years. Beyond war-torn landscapes lie glimpses into other realms entirely - portraits such as The Nizam of Hyderabad from c1911 or Prince Maximilian of Baden circa 1890 transport us to different eras altogether. These photographs remind us that life continued beyond battlefields; society persisted even amid turmoil. Maps depicting treaties like Brest-Litovsk reveal geopolitical ramifications arising from global conflict while Victory Day Procession images showcase jubilant crowds flooding London streets on July 19th, 1919 – celebrating hard-won triumphs with fervor unmatched before or since. Through Frank A.