Attack of the British in the game against Germany in Conta
A battalion of the East Surrey Regiment goes on the attack near Contalmaison in the First World War, while kicking forth footballs. The company commander provided four soccer balls, in order to strengthen the attack morale of his troops. The British attack was stopped by the German defenders. The company commander was killed, like many of his soldiers
Picture No
10625872
Media ID
48189653
Size
2756px x 1929px
(2.5MB)
Credit
Mary Evans / Sueddeutsche Zeitung Photo
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Balls Conta Contalmaison Curiosity Defenders Footballs Forth Kicking Morale Provided Stopped Strengthen
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