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WW1 - German Star shell bursting, Ploegsteert
WW1 - German Star shell bursting, Ploegsteert, Belgium - March 1916
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Artillery Bursting Ploegsteert Shell
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This evocative vintage lantern slide depicts the explosive aftermath of a German star shell bursting over the battlefields of Ploegsteert, Belgium during the First World War in March 1916. The star shell, also known as a parachute flare or skyrocket, was a type of incendiary artillery shell used extensively during the conflict to illuminate the night battlefield for troops on both sides. As the German artillery fired this star shell, its parachute deployed, allowing it to slowly descend towards the ground, emitting a brilliant light as it burned. The resulting explosion, captured in this moment, would have illuminated the surrounding area, revealing the positions of British and Allied troops to the enemy. The image presents a stark contrast between the beauty of the exploding star shell and the grim reality of the war. The orange and white light illuminates the muddy trenches, barbed wire, and the silhouettes of soldiers huddled in the background, their faces obscured by the darkness and the smoke rising from the explosion. The photograph is part of The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection from Mary Evans Prints Online. This collection offers a unique insight into the history of the First World War, providing a visual record of the experiences of soldiers and civilians during this pivotal period in history. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the brutal and unforgiving nature of trench warfare, and the constant danger and uncertainty faced by soldiers on both sides of the conflict.
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