German retreat from Paris - first Battle of the Marne
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German retreat from Paris - first Battle of the Marne
An incident in the Battle of the Morin on 10th September 1914 (part of the larger first Battle of the Marne) : an early-morning surprise when British infantry dislodged the Germans during their flight across the Petit Morin. Date: 1914
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10th Germans Gunfire Infantry Marne Morin Petit Retreat
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This evocative photograph captures a pivotal moment in the First Battle of the Marne during World War I, which took place on September 10, 1914. The Battle of the Morin was a critical engagement in this larger battle, as the British infantry launched an early-morning surprise attack against the retreating Germans, dislodging them as they crossed the Petit Morin river. The scene portrayed in this image is one of chaos and intensity, with British soldiers advancing through the mist and smoke, while their German counterparts flee in disarray. The gunfire is thick in the air, and the sound of explosions can be heard in the distance. The British infantry, determined and focused, press forward, their rifles at the ready. The Germans, having been caught off guard, struggle to regroup and defend themselves against the relentless onslaught. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the brutal and unforgiving nature of trench warfare during the First World War, and the sacrifices made by soldiers on both sides in the name of national pride and survival.
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