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German officer on horseback, crossing a shallow stream. 1914-1918

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Did You Know? The Iconic Canadian maple leaf flag did not come into existence until the 1960s. 

Until then, Canadians used the British Union Jack for all official purposes. The Red Ensign (shown here) was a naval flag that was used unofficially as a Canadian symbol, and when units were overseas during the Great War, the Canadians brought the ensign to distinguish themselves from English units. 

This specific flag was flown during the battles at Vimy Ridge, Lens, Hill 70, and Passchendaele, in 1917, probably stolen from the ship they sailed over on. 

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Sick and wounded soldiers on the floor of Oreovica church when the building was being used as part of No.28 Casualty Clearing Station.

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Troops of the Royal Army Medical Corps taking bandage instruction at the Duke of York's School in Chelsea, 1915.

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German officer and a young girl. A dog is also present. The entire collection probably depicts the service of the German 5th Field Artillery Regiment. 1914-1918. 

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The destroyed village of Ploegsteert, Belgium, 1919 after the war.  In late 1914 and early 1915, the nearby Ploegsteert Wood was the site of fierce WWI fighting. The British often referred to it as “Plug Street Wood”. 

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Officers and gunners of a German field artillery regiment outside their quarters, probably 1918. The entire collection probably depicts the service of the German 5th Field Artillery Regiment. 

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Officers of a German field artillery regiment enjoying a glass of wine and a snack in an orchard. Photograph very likely taken during the German Spring Offensive, 1918.