gaswarfare

Later generations need to see these images to see what our forefathers suffered in these dehumanised conditions and remember that after the Second World War other bloody European conflicts have been more limited and perhaps we do have our politicians to thank for this?

they almost look alien like ...very good shot..

The Great War (First World War), and the "battle of the trenches", very sad for all parts,particularly for those who were invaded. Tragic historical mistakes that ordinary people must suffer and endure... Like always the Aussies and the Brits are great soldiers at war !!!

My grandfather was in the ANZACS during the first world war. He died a year or two after demob from cancer brought on by mustard gas poisoning. He was 29 or 30 years of age and left a wife and three children (one my mother).

Photo caption from AWM:

"Soldiers of the 45th Battalion wearing gas respirators in a trench at Garter Point, in the Ypres Sector. Identified, foreground working back: 2146 Corporal H Davis; 3696 Private (Pte) Thomas J Barrow; 5330 Pte Arthur Benfell. (Note by Sergeant A Brooksbank, Gas NCO, 10th Australian Infantry Brigade: 'Alert' and 'Alternative Alert' positions of wearing respirator haversack of small bos respirator of modern practical utility).

Taken September 27, 1917, Western Front: Western Front (Belgium), Menin Road Area Garter Point"
 

The right word is PERIGO and no Perico (G not C) best regards,

Thank you for your help. We've made the correction.

The ANZAC's seem to have the Creative Commonspretty well sorted compared with the Imperial War Museum. Take a look at the latter's paltry portrait gallery. Less than a dozen. No historical interest whatsoever. Nice for the families but do you want a picture of my uncle, God bless his soul?

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Document ( report ) , and we'd love to have this added to the group!