Carnage, Sheer Carnage (1 Viewer)

[RoboNarples]

Here is a picture I took at work recently, loosely depicting the events of this week, one hundred years ago, when the Allied or Entente forces, repelled the German Juggernaut that was known as the Spring Offensive. Leaving a skeleton army in the first line of trenches before the eventual German artillery bombardment, the Allied powers knew that in the sheer confusion of having little resistance in this trench, that they could begin shelling that position. Once the Germans had been routed and were in full retreat, the Allied powers would storm into the backs of the Germans in full flight. Using a mixture of artillery, tanks, and plenty of infantry, the combined forces of the French, Americans, Brits, and Italians, were now able to rout an Offensive that seemed unstoppable. I hope you guys like the scene.



Cheers,
Robo!

 

[REVWARBUFF]

Excellent scene and thanks for the history lesson behind it.

Mark

 

[RoboNarples]

Excellent scene and thanks for the history lesson behind it.

Mark

Anytime Rev! Always happy to discuss history {sm4}

Robo!

 

[Horus]

Great photo mate !

But don't forget when you say Brits, to make sure to mention, the then Empire and her troops, now Commonwealth, are included and applauded.
They who supported the cause of Freedom in 2 World Wars, Canadians, Aussies, Kiwi's, Indians, et al.
Plus all the Aussies and NZ troops who supported the U.S. in Vietnam.

Steve

 

[villagehorse]

Yes I do like the scene, you have captured the moment coupled with your narrative. Well done. Robin.

 

[RoboNarples]

Great photo mate !

But don't forget when you say Brits, to make sure to mention, the then Empire and her troops, now Commonwealth, are included and applauded.
They who supported the cause of Freedom in 2 World Wars, Canadians, Aussies, Kiwi's, Indians, et al.
Plus all the Aussies and NZ troops who supported the U.S. in Vietnam.

Steve

Sorry Horus, I guess I assumed that I could place them all into that one category, but you are correct.

 

[RoboNarples]

Yes I do like the scene, you have captured the moment coupled with your narrative. Well done. Robin.

Thanks Robin!

 

[Horus]

Hey Robo !

Not an issue. I just don't want the debt owed to the Brave men who fought and paid the ultimate price from wherever they sprung and just don't want it forgotten.
I want them to be credited for who they were and what they sacrificed themselves for and the ultimate price paid by them all !

Steve

 

[45thdiv]

Nice diorama. I like the location of the camera. But more impressive to me is that you did this at work! I could never have even a set up of soldiers, let along take the time to set up and take pictures of a cool diorama.

 

[BHogan]

Excellent diorama! I've been enjoying the work that you've posted recently. Just one suggestion, your trench work would probably look more realistic with the tank driving over a fascine. During the Hundred Days offensive, most tanks carried a fascine to enable them to cross trenchworks, like in the photo below.

Brendan

 

[RoboNarples]

Excellent diorama! I've been enjoying the work that you've posted recently. Just one suggestion, your trench work would probably look more realistic with the tank driving over a fascine. During the Hundred Days offensive, most tanks carried a fascine to enable them to cross trenchworks, like in the photo below.

Brendan

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Thank you!

I agree, I would love to figure out how to make one of those to use for future photos. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Robo!

 

[RoboNarples]

Nice diorama. I like the location of the camera. But more impressive to me is that you did this at work! I could never have even a set up of soldiers, let along take the time to set up and take pictures of a cool diorama.

I thought the angle of being in the trenches while the fighting is taking place would be nice. Allowing those long trench pieces to let your eye carry you down the line as see the different action. Lucky for me, my job is at Sierra Toy Soldier, so I get to build these things all day long!

Robo!

 

[29 Let's Go]

You really captured the moment. Terror abounds.

Steve

 

[45thdiv]

I thought the angle of being in the trenches while the fighting is taking place would be nice. Allowing those long trench pieces to let your eye carry you down the line as see the different action. Lucky for me, my job is at Sierra Toy Soldier, so I get to build these things all day long!

Robo!

Yes, I liked the long trench and the amount of detail that your eye can wander around on. Also, pretty cool on the job.

Matthew