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WW1 - Dead and wounded kit collection, W Beach, Gallipoli
WW1 - A view of " W" Beach in Gallipoli after a night of heavy battle with counter-attacking Turks. The beach parties of officers, blue jackets, the detachments of engineers, and of Naval Division reinforced the firing line. The thin khaki line seen across the land held throughout the night. In a scene of post-battle, standing troops collect abandoned kits, broken rifles and wire, the evidence of " a wonderful feat of arms". Date: 1915
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Abandoned Collect Collecting Gallipoli Khaki Kits Stand Stands
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This evocative photograph captures the aftermath of a brutal night of combat on W Beach, Gallipoli during the First World War. The date is 1915, and the scene before us is one of exhaustion and loss following a heavy battle with counter-attacking Turkish forces. The thin khaki line of soldiers, officers, engineers, and naval division personnel can be seen holding the line across the land, having successfully repelled the enemy's advance. In the foreground, standing troops collect abandoned kits, broken rifles, and wire, the remnants of the fierce battle that had raged throughout the night. The hillside behind them looms ominously, a reminder of the treacherous terrain and the intense fighting that had taken place. The scene is one of quiet reflection, as the soldiers take stock of the "wonderful feat of arms" that had been achieved, and prepare for the next challenge. This photograph offers a poignant glimpse into the harsh realities of trench warfare during the First World War. The soldiers' determined expressions and weary postures speak volumes about the courage and resilience required to endure the horrors of the battlefield. As we gaze upon this image, we are reminded of the sacrifices made by the brave men and women who fought in this historic conflict, and the enduring legacy of the Gallipoli campaign.
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