Cured horses leaving a depot, Western Front, WW1
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Cured horses leaving a depot, Western Front, WW1
Cured horses leaving a depot after hospital treatment on the Western Front in France during World War One. Date: circa 1916
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Cured Depot Leaving Recovered Recovery Return Treatment
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This evocative photograph captures the moment of relief and renewed hope as cured horses leave a depot on the Western Front during World War One. Circa 1916, in the heart of France, these horses, once weakened by the harsh realities of battle, are now ready to return to their duties with the British Army. The horses, their coats glistening with the remnants of their treatment, are led by soldiers who have tended to their recovery in the nearby medical hospital. The sight of these animals, once again strong and able to serve, would have been a welcome one for all involved. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the crucial role horses played in the war effort, and the tireless efforts made to ensure their survival and recovery. As the horses make their way out of the depot, their spirits seem to lift, reflecting the resilience and determination that defined the human and animal experience on the Western Front during this pivotal period in history.
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