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  Item Reference: SPEARS 10/1/61

Description

Photographs from the collection of Major Gen Sir Edward Louis Spears (1886-1974). January 1916. Prince Arthur of Connaught presented Officers with decorations, the band of cyclists escort was shortly afterwards sent to the trenches.

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,…

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