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Les precautions contre les gaz; Les chevaux ont aussi leur appareil special, 1917. Creator: Unknown
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Les precautions contre les gaz; Les chevaux ont aussi leur appareil special, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Les precautions contre les gaz; Les chevaux ont aussi leur appareil special, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 1" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
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Cavalry Cavalryman Cavalrymen Chemical Warfare Conflict Danger Dangerous France Europe Gas Mask Gas Masks Lillustration Peril Precaution Armed Services
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Les precautions contre les gaz; Les chevaux ont aussi leur appareil special
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(Precautions against gas; Horses also have their special apparatus), 1917, is a poignant and evocative photograph from the first world war era. The image, taken from "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 1" published by L'Illustration, Paris in 1924, captures the raw reality of the conflict and the lengths to which soldiers and their animals went to protect themselves from the deadly effects of chemical warfare. In the foreground of the photograph, a cavalryman, clad in a protective gas mask, leads a horse wearing a similar apparatus. The horse's ears are pricked forward, and its eyes are wide with curiosity or apprehension, as it gazes at the camera. The soldier, his face obscured by the mask, holds the reins tightly, his expression serious and focused. Behind them, a chaotic scene unfolds. The sky is filled with ominous clouds of gas, and the ground is littered with debris and the remnants of battle. Soldiers in the distance can be seen donning their gas masks, preparing to advance into the fray. The image serves as a stark reminder of the dangers and perils of the battlefield, and the crucial role that animals played in the armed forces during this time. The photograph is a testament to the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the military during the first world war, as well as the unbreakable bond between soldiers and their animals. It is a poignant and powerful image that continues to resonate with viewers today, offering a glimpse into the past and the sacrifices made during this pivotal moment in history.
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