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La Bataille des Flandres; les "London Scottish" se reforment sous le feu, 1914. Creator: Richard Caton Woodville II. La Bataille des Flandres; les "London Scottish" se reforment sous le feu, 1914. Creator: Richard Caton Woodville II
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La Bataille des Flandres; les "London Scottish" se reforment sous le feu, 1914. Creator: Richard Caton Woodville II. La Bataille des Flandres; les "London Scottish" se reforment sous le feu, 1914. Creator: Richard Caton Woodville II
La Bataille des Flandres; les "London Scottish" se reforment sous le feu, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I". [L'Illustration, Paris, 1926]
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London Scottish" se reforment sous le feu" (The Battle of Flanders; the "London Scottish" Regiment Reforms under Fire), 1914, is a poignant and powerful lithograph by American artist Richard Caton Woodville II. This image was published in "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I" by L'Illustration, Paris, in 1926. The print captures a moment during the Battle of Ypres, also known as the First Battle of Ypres or the Battle of the Yser, which took place during the early stages of World War I. The British Expeditionary Force, including the London Scottish Regiment, was fighting against the German army in the race to the sea. In the image, a group of London Scottish soldiers are seen huddled together, taking shelter behind a damaged windmill as they reorganize under heavy fire. The windmill, a common feature of the Flanders landscape, stands as a metaphor for the unyielding and relentless nature of the battlefield. The soldiers, their faces etched with determination and resolve, embody the courage and resilience of the British army during this pivotal moment in history. The scene is chaotic, with smoke rising from the battlefield and the sound of gunfire echoing in the background. The soldiers, dressed in their uniforms and carrying their weapons, are a testament to the brutal reality of warfare during this era. The use of black and white adds to the somber and dramatic tone of the image, highlighting the stark contrast between life and death on the battlefield. Richard Caton Woodville II's "La Bataille des Flandres; les "London Scottish" se reforment sous le feu" is a powerful and evocative representation of the sacrifices made by soldiers during the First World War. It serves as a reminder of the bravery and determination of the men and women who fought in this devastating conflict, and the enduring impact it had on the world.
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