Description
Photographs from the collection of Major Gen Sir Edward Louis Spears (1886-1974). January 1916. Prince Arthur of Connaught's visit to Saint Pol to decorate officers of the Xth Army.
Henri de Mun, Colonel Odent, Commandant de Bris ( ), Commandant Reboulleau, Commandant Isabel and 'self'.
Collection
The Ruins Of France (Part 6) - Deepening Conflict: Spears, E
Description
This sixth instalment of photography from the collection of Major General Sir Edward Spears chronicles a deepening conflict: use of aerial reconnaissance, artillery in action, the bombardment of the enemy. It also illustrates the comradeship of allies and snatched moments of laughter amid the slaughter,…
