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Led horse lagging behind during World War I

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Two horses jumping fences during a show, one rider less. The picture is taken from below the height of the jump and the rest of the fences are visible in the background all at odd angles to each other. The first horse has just landed and there are dust clouds round his feet. His rump and the hand of his rider are disappearing of the left hand side off the picture. The hand is holding the leading rein of a rider less horse following them. This horse is just sailing over the fence although he is straining against the rein. ..This picture illustrates the more practical nature of the entertainment. These displays were not only for diversion but also allowed training and new skills to be practised...[Original reads: 'OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPH FROM THE WESTERN FRONT. - Horse show behind the lines. A led horse lagging behind.']..digital.nls.uk/74546926 ( http://digital.nls.uk/74546926 )

World War I (WWI or WW1), also known as the First World War, or the Great War, was a global war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918. World War I Images From National Library of Schotland. These photographs form part of the papers of Field Marshal (Earl) Haig (1861-1928), held by the National Library of Scotland. More information is available from the Library's Digital Archive. Like many World War I generals, Haig remains a controversial figure. The collection contains diaries, papers and photographs from every part of Haig’s career, the Great War diaries being of special importance to historians. Photographs in the "Official Photographs" series (which were destined for publication and have captions on the back describing the image) are in black-and-white. World War I saw the development of a system of 'official’ reporting by professionals especially recruited into the forces. Initially reluctant to allow cameras near the fighting, it took some time for the authorities to appreciate the propaganda and recording potential of photography. These photographs provide us with an invaluable record of how the Government and Military wanted the war perceived. Official photographers were encouraged to record morale-boosting scenes of victory and comradeship. Despite the restrictions placed on them, official war photographers succeeded in giving the most comprehensive visual account of the war. It is important to remember that these images were propaganda; few that could depict the war in a disheartening or disconcerting way passed the censors. As a result the photograph taken was often posed. They were intended to reassure those at home and boost morale. They were printed in newspapers, and were intended to confirm that 'Tommy' was winning the war.

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