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Behind the biggest smoke screen in the history of war, British armour
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Behind the biggest smoke screen in the history of war, British armour
Behind the biggest smoke screen in the history of war, British armour and infantry move into position for the offensive - the ?final heave?. Up and down the banks of the Rhine, thousands of troops keep the smoke curtain going, prepare the roads, bring up supplies. In front of the smoke screen forward observation posts are manned in the flat and dangerous hundred yards between the winter dykes and the Rhine. This picture shows how the smoke curtain is made by hand canisters (left) and by mechanical generator [right] mounted on special vehicles
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Media ID 21899653
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1944 1945 Allied Armed Forces Germany Smoke Screen Troops War And Conflict
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Behind the Biggest Smoke Screen in History - British Forces Prepare for the Final Offensive
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. In this print from Memory Lane Prints, we are transported back to the 1940s during World War II. The image captures a pivotal moment as British armor and infantry maneuver into position behind an awe-inspiring smoke screen - the largest ever witnessed in warfare history. As troops line the banks of the mighty Rhine River, thousands work tirelessly to maintain and extend this vital smokescreen. With hand canisters on one side and mechanical generators mounted on specialized vehicles on the other, soldiers create a thick curtain of smoke that conceals their movements from enemy eyes. This photograph offers a glimpse into both danger and determination. In front of the smoke screen, brave soldiers man forward observation posts within a treacherous hundred-yard stretch between winter dykes and the river itself. Their unwavering presence ensures critical information is relayed back to command centers while facing constant peril. The scene showcases meticulous preparation for what would become known as "the final heave". Troops ready roads, bring up supplies, and meticulously coordinate their efforts before launching an offensive against Germany's forces occupying Europe. With its historical significance etched deep within its frame, this picture serves as a testament to Allied strength, resilience, and unity during one of humanity's darkest chapters – World War II.
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