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Les precautions contre les gaz; Arrete par un factionnaire muni d'un ecriteau: "Attention, nappe de gaz ", le chef d'une colonne portant des munitions aux batteries en ligne fait arreter les voitures et chacun se munit de son masque, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 1" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
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This evocative photograph, titled "Les precautions contre les gaz; Arrete par un factionnaire muni d'un ecriteau: 'Attention, nappe de gaz'" (translated to "Precautions against Gas; Stopped by a Gendarme with a Sign: 'Attention, Gas Layer'"), captures a pivotal moment during the First World War. The image, published in "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 1" by L'Illustration, Paris, in 1924, depicts a column of soldiers, each carrying munitions towards the front lines. In the foreground, a gendarme holds up a sign warning of a gas layer, causing the soldiers and even the horses to halt in their tracks. The year is 1917, a time when the use of chemical warfare became a terrifying reality on the battlefields of Europe. The soldiers, dressed in their uniforms, quickly don their gas masks to protect themselves from the imminent danger. The horses, too, are outfitted with protective coverings over their noses and mouths. The image is a poignant reminder of the precautions taken during this period to ensure the survival of soldiers and animals in the face of such peril. The gendarme, standing firm with his sign, serves as a symbol of the necessary warnings and alerts that were crucial for the safety of the troops. This photograph is a testament to the dangerous realities of war and the lengths to which soldiers and their animals went to ensure their survival. It is a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made during the First World War and the importance of caution and preparation in the face of danger.
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