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Gas Alarm at Loos / Wwi
British troops don their gas masks in the face of a gas attack at the Battle of Loos in autumn of 1915. Date: 1915
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Alarm Attack Autumn Loos Masks Trench Trenches
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This evocative photograph captures a pivotal moment during the Battle of Loos in autumn of 1915, as British soldiers don their gas masks in the face of a deadly gas attack. The First World War marked a significant shift in the nature of warfare, with the introduction of chemical weapons adding a new and terrifying dimension to the battlefield. In this image, we see the raw reality of this new threat as soldiers huddle in the safety of their trenches, their faces obscured by the telltale leather masks that offered little protection against the choking, blinding gases. The scene is one of both urgency and determination, as the soldiers prepare to face the unknown horrors that await them outside the trench lines. The Battle of Loos, which took place from September 25 to October 8, 1915, was one of the largest British offensives on the Western Front during the war, and resulted in over 50,000 casualties. This powerful image serves as a poignant reminder of the courage and resilience of the soldiers who fought in the trenches, and the devastating impact of the weapons used in this tragic conflict.
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