Gordon Highlanders marching through Plymouth, WW1
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Gordon Highlanders marching through Plymouth, WW1
Men of the Gordon Highlanders marching through Plymouth, with Colonel W E Gordon leading them on horseback, and civilians following them on either side, in the early days of the First World War. They were on their way to the docks, en route for Belgium. Sadly, many of them were later lost during the retreat from Mons, during a surprise German attack in the early hours of 25 August. Date: 1914
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Attack Civilian Civilians Colonel Docks Gordon Highlanders Horseback Leading Lost Marching Mobilisation Mons Plymouth Retreat Scots Surprise
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This evocative photograph captures the moment of mobilisation as the Gordon Highlanders, led by their Colonel, W E Gordon on horseback, march through the streets of Plymouth in the early days of the First World War. The men, proudly wearing their distinctive tartan uniforms, are making their way to the docks to embark for Belgium. The scene is one of determined resolve and unwavering patriotism, as the soldiers and their colonel lead the way, with civilians following closely behind. The date was 1914, and the mood was one of anticipation and excitement, as the British army prepared to face the imminent threat of war. However, the optimism of this moment was soon shattered when, just over a month later, the Gordon Highlanders and many other British troops were caught off guard by a surprise German attack at Mons. Tragically, many of the men seen here would later be lost during the retreat from Mons, their lives cut short by the brutal realities of war. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the men and women of the Gordon Highlanders and the British army during the early days of the First World War. It is a snapshot of history, capturing a moment of mobilisation and determination that would soon be tested in the crucible of war.
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