Gunners working through German gas attack by Matania
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Gunners working through German gas attack by Matania
A storm of poison gas shells breaking over a British battery of 18 pounders, showing the gunners working to serve their guns while wearing gas masks. Date: 1918
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Artillery Attack Battery Gunners Guns Mask Masks Matania Poison Protection Shells
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This evocative image, titled "A Storm of Poison Gas Shells Breaking Over a British Battery of 18 Pounders," captures the unyielding determination and courage of the British gunners during the harrowing final year of World War I. Dated 1918, the photograph was created by the renowned war artist, Matania, and depicts a scene of intense adversity as a barrage of poison gas shells descends upon a British artillery battery. Despite the lethal threat looming overhead, the gunners remain steadfast in their duty, working diligently to serve their 18-pounder guns while wearing protective gas masks. The masks, a crucial innovation in the face of chemical warfare, allowed soldiers to continue their vital roles in the heat of battle, shielding them from the deadly effects of the gas. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the horrors of the First World War and the indomitable spirit of the soldiers who fought through them. This historical photograph, with its powerful and evocative composition, offers a unique glimpse into the lived experiences of those on the front lines and the extraordinary measures they took to survive in the face of adversity.
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