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Football but With a Mustard Gas Warning
This sepia-tinted photograph feels like a scene from a science fiction thriller or a chilling Doctor Who episode. But take a closer look—those British soldiers weren’t preparing for battle but for a quick match of football in 1916 northern France.
The gas masks add a layer of dread, a stark reminder of the mustard gas that loomed like a shadow over World War I. With over 50,000 tons of chemical agents unleashed by the conflict’s end, the soldiers’ caution feels hauntingly justified. This image is an unsettling blend of ordinary life and wartime horror, capturing a moment forever suspended between sport and survival.
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