Mons 1914. Nighttime on the battlefield at Mons on 23 August
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Mons 1914. Nighttime on the battlefield at Mons on 23 August
Nighttime on the battlefield at Mons on 23 August. German searchlights seek out movement on the British lines, in order to guide their artillerys fire. In the background beyond the British trench can be seen dead German men and horses.
23 - 24 August 1914
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Battlefield Mons Searchlight Searchlights Trench Trenches
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Mons 1914: A Night of Terror on the Western Front This haunting image captures the eerie scene of the Mons battlefield on the night of August 23, 1914. The first major battle of World War I, the Battle of Mons, saw the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) clash with the German Army in Belgium. As the sun set, the German forces began their search for the elusive British lines, employing searchlights to illuminate the battlefield and guide their artillery fire. In the foreground, British soldiers huddle in their trenches, their faces etched with exhaustion and determination. Beyond the trench, the lifeless forms of German soldiers and horses lie scattered across the battlefield, a grim reminder of the brutal realities of war. The searchlights, piercing the darkness, cast an eerie glow over the scene, creating a haunting contrast between the living and the dead. The Battle of Mons marked the beginning of a long and devastating conflict that would last for over four years. The use of searchlights in nighttime combat was a new tactic employed by both sides, and would become a common feature of trench warfare in the years to come. This evocative image offers a glimpse into the terror and uncertainty of those early days of the Great War, as the fate of Europe hung in the balance.
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