23 February 2021

WWI - Retreat from Mons, 1914

The 'Old Contemptibles' execute a fighting retreat from Mons in the face of significant German pressure:

 

Jaegar advance through the woods

German command and dressing station

Dragoons

Lancers

German MGs spray British positions



German Cuirassier and Uhlans

Royal Artillery deploy

British infantry prepare to defend a village

Cavalry move out

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