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Gunners wearing gas masks, World War I, 1914-1918. Artist: Realistic Travels Publishers
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Gunners wearing gas masks, World War I, 1914-1918. Artist: Realistic Travels Publishers
Gunners wearing gas masks, World War I, 1914-1918. The board on the right identifies the men as 8th Battery, Royal Field Artillery, Doadpore Troop. Stereoscopic card detail
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Artillery Binoculars Camouflage Chemical Warfare Field Gun Gas Mask Gunner Gunnery Hidden Loading Print Collector10 Realistic Travels Publishers Regiment Shell Stereoscopic Stereoscopic Card Western Front Royal Field Artillery Stereoscopic Photography
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Gunners Wearing Gas Masks - A Glimpse into the Horrors of World War I
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. This haunting photograph captures a chilling moment from the trenches of World War I. The image showcases a group of brave gunners, their faces concealed behind gas masks, as they prepare for battle on the war-torn Western Front. The men belong to the 8th Battery, Royal Field Artillery, Doadpore Troop - their regiment proudly displayed on a board to the right. The monochrome composition adds an air of solemnity and intensity to this snapshot in time. Each soldier is armed with his weapon, hidden amidst camouflage gear that blends seamlessly with their surroundings. Binoculars hang around necks, serving as vital tools for surveying enemy positions. Chemical warfare was rampant during this brutal conflict, making gas masks an essential defense against deadly toxins unleashed upon soldiers by both sides. These brave gunners stand resolute despite the imminent danger surrounding them. This print offers us a glimpse into one aspect of life on the front lines - loading artillery under constant threat while wearing suffocating gas masks. It serves as a stark reminder of the sacrifices made by these courageous individuals who fought valiantly in what would later be known as "The Great War". As we reflect upon this powerful image captured through stereoscopic photography, let us honor those who served and remember the immense toll that war takes on humanity.
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