Charge of Ninth Lancers during great retreat from Mons
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Charge of Ninth Lancers during great retreat from Mons
The charge of the Ninth Lancers during the Great Retreat from Mons to Cambrai in World War One, in a rather patriotic British depiction. The 9th Queens Royal Lancers only operated as a cavalry unit during 1914; for the rest of the First World War they operated as infantry. Date: August - September 1914
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Cambrai Cavalry Charge Lancers Mons Ninth Patriotic Retreat
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This evocative print captures the bravery and determination of the 9th Queen's Royal Lancers during the Great Retreat from Mons to Cambrai in August and September 1914. The charge depicted in this image marks one of the last cavalry actions of the First World War, as the 9th Lancers, fresh from their arrival in France, charged against the advancing German forces near the town of Le Cateau. The 9th Lancers, a British cavalry regiment, had only operated as a cavalry unit during the early days of the war. However, due to the changing nature of warfare on the Western Front, they were soon converted into infantry. This print, with its patriotic tone, serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by these brave soldiers during the early days of the conflict. The scene is set against the backdrop of the rolling hills of northern France, with the sun casting long shadows over the battlefield. The 9th Lancers, clad in their distinctive red jackets and helmets, charge forward, swords drawn and bayonets fixed, towards the advancing German lines. The German soldiers, dressed in their grey and green uniforms, can be seen returning fire, their expressions determined and focused. At the forefront of the charge is an officer, his sword raised high, leading his men into the fray. The intensity of the moment is palpable, with the smoke from gunpowder and the dust from the horses' hooves filling the air. The print captures the raw emotion and intensity of the battlefield, making it a powerful and moving depiction of the First World War. This image serves as a reminder of the bravery and determination of the soldiers who fought in the Great Retreat from Mons to Cambrai, and the sacrifices they made during the early days of the First World War.
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