Allied troops landing for the Western Front, WW1
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Allied troops landing for the Western Front, WW1
Allied troops (probably Belgian) landing in preparation for the Western Front in the early days of the First World War. The ship is the Princesse Clementine of Ostende. Date: 1914
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Allied Belgian Clementine Landing Lifebelt Lifebelts Mobilisation Ostend Ostende Princesse
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the moment of truth as Allied troops, likely Belgian soldiers, prepare to disembark from the Princesse Clementine of Ostende for the Western Front in the early days of the First World War. The date is 1914, and the tension in the air is palpable as the soldiers don their lifebelts, a grim reminder of the unknown perils that await them. The Princesse Clementine, a transport ship from Ostend, Belgium, had been mobilized to help bring reinforcements to the front lines. The soldiers, a mix of determination and apprehension on their faces, stand at the railing, gazing out at the churning waters and the horizon beyond. The image is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by these brave men as they embarked on a journey that would change the course of history. The photograph, with its raw emotion and historical significance, is a powerful testament to the human spirit and the resilience of those who fought in the Great War.
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