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Battle of Neuve
Chapel shown in historical military art prints of our world war one
print series. Battle of Neuve Chapel by military artist Frank Dadd
published by Cranston Fine Arts.
Battle of Neuve Chapel March 1915.
A 40 minute British Artillery bombardment by 480 guns opened the attack on the French Village of Neuve Chappell held by the
Germans since October 1914. The British attack was an initial
success taking 4 enemy trench lines and the village itself. but due to the
British reserves arriving in time to make the most of their success, the
Germans reformed in the new positions, and the Battle ground to a halt,
with the British digging in on their new advanced line. This was an
inconclusive battle.
The Suffolks at Neuve Chapel by Dadd
Soldiers of the Suffolk Regiments are seen in their trenches during the
attacks at Neuve Chappell during the first world war.
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The Suffolks at Neuve Chapel by Frank Dadd.
Soldiers of the Suffolk Regiments are seen in their trenches during the attacks at Neuve Chappell during the first world war.
Open edition print. Image size 24 inches x 14 inches (61cm x 36cm). Price £43.00
Open edition print. Image size 12 inches x 7 inches (31cm x 18cm). Price £14.00
ITEM CODE DHM0444
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Captain C. C. Foss, D.S.O, And A Bombing Party of Eight Recapturing A British Position And Fifty-Two Germans.
At Neuve Chapelle on March 12th 1915, the enemy captured a part of one of the British trenches. A counter attack, made with one officer and twenty men, failed, and all but two of the party were killed or wounded in the attempt. Thereupon Captain Charles Cavbeley Foss, D.S.O, of the 2nd Battalion. The Bedfordshire Regiment, on his own initiative, dashed forward with eight men under heavy fire, attacked the enemy with bombs, and recaptured the position, including the fifty-two Germans occupying it. The recapture of this position was of the greatest importance, and the utmost bravery was displayed in undertaking the task with so few men. For his most conspicuous bravery Captain Foss was awarded the V.C.
First World War antique black and white book plate published c.1916-18 of glorious acts of heroism during the Great War. This plate may also have text on the reverse side which does not affect the framed side. Title and text describing the event beneath image as shown. Paper size 10.5 inches x 8.5 inches (27cm x 22cm). Price £13.00
ITEM CODE DTE0718
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Lieutenant Martin, D.S.O., R.E., And A Small Bombing Party Holding Back The Germans At Spanbroek Molen.
Lieutenant Martin (56th Field Company Royal Engineers) gained his first distinction, the D.S.O., in the retreat from Mons, when he was wounded. Though wounded again during the battle of Neuve Chapelle he refused to retire, but heading a party of six volunteer bombers, he led them with such resolute bravery that they drove the enemy from a section of their trenches at Spanbroek Molen. Then after securing themselves by transposing the parapet and piling up sandbags, they awaited a counter attack. When the attack cam they held overwhelming numbers of the enemy at bay for two and a half hours. They were ultimately forced to retire, but their gallant defence was of great value in preventing German reinforcements passing through this section of the trenches. Lieutenant Martins splendid courage and energy had gained for him the V.C.
First World War antique black and white book plate published c.1916-18 of glorious acts of heroism during the Great War. This plate may also have text on the reverse side which does not affect the framed side. Title and text describing the event beneath image as shown. Paper size 10.5 inches x 8.5 inches (27cm x 22cm). Price £13.00
ITEM CODE DTE0098
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Lance-Corporal W. D. Fuller Kills With A Bomb The Leader Of A Party Of Germans Who Were Endeavouring To Escape.
Seeing a party of the enemy endeavouring to escape along a communication trench at Neuve Chapelle in March 12th 1915. Lance-Corporal Wilfred Dolby Fuller, of the1st Battalion, Grenadier Guards, ran towards them and killed the leading man with a bomb; the remainder, who numbered nearly fifty, on finding no means of evading his bombs, surrendered to him. Lance-Corporal Fuller was quite alone at the time, and for the most conspicuous bravery displayed by him he was awarded the V.C.
First World War antique black and white book plate published c.1916-18 of glorious acts of heroism during the Great War. This plate may also have text on the reverse side which does not affect the framed side. Title and text describing the event beneath image as shown. Paper size 10.5 inches x 8.5 inches (27cm x 22cm). Price £13.00
ITEM CODE DTE0705
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Corporal Windell Breaking-Up The Enemys Attack By The Fire Of His Machine-Gun From The Roof Of A house Near Neuve Chapelle.
With hastening with an officer and a private to the roof of a house near Neuve Chapelle to recover a Maxim gun, Corporal John William Windell of the 2md Battalion South Lancashire Regiment, saw from the attic some of the enemy digging themselves in, while a considerable number were advancing to occupy an abandoned British trench. He at once trained the gun on the advancing Germans, but very soon bullets began to splash against the roof, which sheltered him. The firing came from a machine gun in a house five hundred yards away, and on turning his gun on it, Corporal Windell actually silenced his opponent. He again trained his gun on the advancing infantry, who fell back in disorder, but he had soon to retreat before heavy shellfire. He eventually recovered the gun, and was rewarded with the D.C.M. for his gallantry and ability.
First World War antique black and white book plate published c.1916-18 of glorious acts of heroism during the Great War. This plate may also have text on the reverse side which does not affect the framed side. Title and text describing the event beneath image as shown. Paper size 10.5 inches x 8.5 inches (27cm x 22cm). Price £13.00
ITEM CODE DTE0286
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Private Johnson Carrying off the sights and breechblock of a British gun.
During the fierce fighting at Neuve Chapelle on October 27th 1914, the men of the West Kent Regiment were forced to fall back, and in the retirement they abandoned a field gun. Recognising that it might be turned to deadly effect against themselves, Private George Henry Johnson, of the 1st Battalion, Royal West Kent Regiment, and some of his comrades pluckily ran out to drag it in. They were, however obliged to abandon the attempt and amidst a hail of bullets, they returned to their lines. The enemy were now very near, and there was no cover except from small shrubs just in front of the gun. An idea, however, flashed across Johnsons mind. Rushing back to the gun he removed the sights and breechblock, and hurriedly returned with them across the open ground. For his courageous conduct Johnson was rewarded with the D.C.M.
First World War antique black and white book plate published c.1916-18 of glorious acts of heroism during the Great War. This plate may also have text on the reverse side which does not affect the framed side. Title and text describing the event beneath image as shown. Paper size 10.5 inches x 8.5 inches (27cm x 22cm). Price £13.00
ITEM CODE DTE0452
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Captain C. C. Foss, D.S.O, And A Bombing Party of
Eight Recapturing A British Position And Fifty-Two Germans.
At Neuve Chapelle on March 12th 1915, the enemy
captured a part of one of the British trenches.
A counter attack, made with one officer and twenty men, failed,
and all but two of the party were killed or wounded in the attempt.
Thereupon Captain Charles Cavbeley Foss, D.S.O, of the 2nd
Battalion. The Bedfordshire
Regiment, on his own initiative, dashed forward with eight men under
heavy fire, attacked the enemy with bombs, and recaptured the position,
including the fifty-two Germans occupying it.
The recapture of this position was of the greatest importance,
and the utmost bravery was displayed in undertaking the task with so few
men. For his most conspicuous bravery Captain Foss was awarded the
V.C.
Lieutenant Martin,
D.S.O., R.E.,
And A Small Bombing Party Holding Back The Germans At Spanbroek Molen.
Lieutenant Martin (56th Field Company Royal Engineers)
gained his first distinction, the D.S.O., in the retreat from Mons, when
he was wounded. Though
wounded again during the battle of Neuve Chapelle he refused to retire,
but heading a party of six volunteer bombers, he led them with such
resolute bravery that they drove the enemy from a section of their
trenches at Spanbroek Molen. Then
after securing themselves by transposing the parapet and piling up
sandbags, they awaited a counter attack.
When the attack cam they held overwhelming numbers of the enemy
at bay for two and a half hours. They
were ultimately forced to retire, but their gallant defence was of great
value in preventing German reinforcements passing through this section
of the trenches. Lieutenant
Martins splendid courage and energy had gained for him the V.C.
Lance-Corporal W. D. Fuller Kills With A Bomb The
Leader Of A Party Of Germans Who Were Endeavouring To Escape.
Seeing a party of
the enemy endeavouring to escape along a communication trench at Neuve
Chapelle in March 12th 1915. Lance-Corporal
Wilfred Dolby Fuller, of the1st Battalion, Grenadier Guards, ran towards
them and killed the leading man with a bomb; the remainder, who numbered
nearly fifty, on finding no means of evading his bombs, surrendered to
him. Lance-Corporal Fuller
was quite alone at the time, and for the most conspicuous bravery
displayed by him he was awarded the V.C.
Corporal Windell Breaking-Up The
Enemys Attack By The Fire Of His Machine-Gun From The Roof Of A house Near Neuve
Chapelle. With hastening with an officer and a private to the roof of a
house near Neuve Chapelle to recover a Maxim gun, Corporal John William
Windell of the 2nd Battalion South Lancashire Regiment, saw
from the attic some of the enemy digging themselves in, while a
considerable number were advancing to occupy an abandoned British
trench. He at once trained
the gun on the advancing Germans, but very soon bullets began to splash
against the roof, which sheltered him.
The firing came from a machine gun in a house five hundred yards
away, and on turning his gun on it, Corporal Windell actually silenced
his opponent. He again
trained his gun on the advancing infantry, who fell back in disorder,
but he had soon to retreat before heavy shellfire.
He eventually recovered the gun, and was rewarded with the D.C.M.
for his gallantry and ability.
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| Battle of Neuve Chapel March 1915.
A 40 minute British Artillery bombardment by 480 guns opened the attack on the French Village of Neuve Chappell held by the
Germans since October 1914. The British attack was an initial
success taking 4 enemy trench lines and the village itself. but due to the
British reserves arriving in time to make the most of their success, the
Germans reformed in the new positions, and the Battle ground to a halt,
with the British digging in on their new advanced line. This was an
inconclusive battle.
Private
Johnson Carrying off the sights and breechblock of a British gun.
During the fierce fighting at Neuve Chapelle on October 27th
1914, the men of the West Kent Regiment were forced to fall back, and in
the retirement they abandoned a field gun.
Recognising that it might be turned to deadly effect against
themselves, Private George Henry Johnson, of the 1st
Battalion, Royal West Kent Regiment, and some of his comrades pluckily
ran out to drag it in. They
were, however obliged to abandon the attempt and amidst a hail of
bullets, they returned to their lines.
The enemy were now very near, and there was no cover except from
small shrubs just in front of the gun.
An idea, however, flashed across Johnsons mind.
Rushing back to the gun he removed the sights and breechblock,
and hurriedly returned with them across the open ground. For his courageous conduct Johnson was rewarded with the
D.C.M.
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