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Where the British line joins up with the French. A friendly tug of war between a, Bestanddeelnr 158-0472
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Great proof that the Boche did not expect to be pushed back is that there are several heaps of ammunition and bombs of all descriptions lying about (3012789924)
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Evidence of Boche methods in retreat. This boy, Abel Couvercelle, is a refugee from a town recently evacuated by the Germans. He picked up a pencil, which he found apparently harmlessly lying in a box. An explosion followed, and his right hand was terribly injured. His face was also hurt, but less seriously
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A massive gun position of Boche taken by us near Blangy - note the place for sto, Bestanddeelnr 158-0938
Evidence of Boche methods in retreat. This boy, Abel Couvercelle, is a refugee from a town recently evacuated by the Germans. He picked up a pencil, which he found apparently harmlessly lying in a box. An explosion followed, and his right hand was terribly injured. His face was also hurt, but less seriously
Great proof that the Boche did not expect to be pushed back is that there are several heaps of ammunition and bombs of all descriptions lying about
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Captured German weaponry, France. In the background the muddy field is visible along with horse-drawn guns and tree stumps. Ariel torpedoes or what the soldier calls 'pine apple The picture is dominated by a huge puddle or pond. At the front of the picture is a pile of grenades which a soldier is pointing to. It is believed that Ernest Brooks took this photograph...The derogatory term for a German, 'Boche', originates from the French slang alboche, which was two words allemand (German) and caboche (pate, head) put together. Scenes such as this were commonly used as propaganda, intended to reaffirm resolve against the enemy...[Original reads: 'OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHS TAKEN ON THE BRITISH WESTERN FRONT IN FRANCE. A great proof that the Boche did not expect to be pushed back is that there are several heaps of ammunition and bombs of all descriptions lying about. Ariel torpedoes or what the soldier calls 'pine apples.']..digital.nls.uk/74546120 ( http://digital.nls.uk/74546120 )
World War I (WWI or WW1), also known as the First World War, or the Great War, was a global war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918. World War I Images From National Library of Schotland. These photographs form part of the papers of Field Marshal (Earl) Haig (1861-1928), held by the National Library of Scotland. More information is available from the Library's Digital Archive. Like many World War I generals, Haig remains a controversial figure. The collection contains diaries, papers and photographs from every part of Haig’s career, the Great War diaries being of special importance to historians. Photographs in the "Official Photographs" series (which were destined for publication and have captions on the back describing the image) are in black-and-white. World War I saw the development of a system of 'official’ reporting by professionals especially recruited into the forces. Initially reluctant to allow cameras near the fighting, it took some time for the authorities to appreciate the propaganda and recording potential of photography. These photographs provide us with an invaluable record of how the Government and Military wanted the war perceived. Official photographers were encouraged to record morale-boosting scenes of victory and comradeship. Despite the restrictions placed on them, official war photographers succeeded in giving the most comprehensive visual account of the war. It is important to remember that these images were propaganda; few that could depict the war in a disheartening or disconcerting way passed the censors. As a result the photograph taken was often posed. They were intended to reassure those at home and boost morale. They were printed in newspapers, and were intended to confirm that 'Tommy' was winning the war.