The visit of David Lloyd George, 12 September 1916
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The visit of David Lloyd George, 12 September 1916
The visit of David Lloyd George, 12 September 1916. Photograph, World War One, Western Front (1914-1918), 1916. The British Minister of Munitions, David Lloyd George (right), General Sir Douglas Haig, General Joffre and the French Under Secretary for Munitions, Albert Thomas (left), discuss the ongoing offensive at 14th Army Headquarters at Meaulte on the Somme. From an album of 24 official photographs, including one loose, showing scenes of the Western Front Campaign, 1916-1918 (c), World War One (1914-1918). Date: circa 1860
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This evocative photograph captures a pivotal moment during the First World War as British Minister of Munitions, David Lloyd George, meets with Allied military leaders to discuss the ongoing offensive at the 14th Army Headquarters at Meaulte on the Somme, on 12 September 1916. In the image, Lloyd George is seen in deep conversation with General Sir Douglas Haig and General Joffre, as well as the French Under Secretary for Munitions, Albert Thomas. The meeting took place amidst the backdrop of the costly Battle of the Somme, which had begun in July of that year and was one of the largest battles of the war. The four men's focused expressions and serious demeanor convey the gravity of the situation and the importance of their discussions in shaping the course of the conflict. The photograph is part of an album of 24 official images documenting scenes of the Western Front Campaign between 1916 and 1918, offering a unique glimpse into the wartime experiences of key figures and events during this critical period in history.
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