Ian Hay - The first Hundred Thousand
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Ian Hay - The first Hundred Thousand
Captain John Hay Beith (1876-1952) the soldier-author with the pen name Ian Hay who wrote The First Hundred Thousand (of which he was a member of) as well as various other military books. He was also awarded the military cross for his conduct at the Battle of Loos in 1915. Date: 1916
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This evocative black and white portrait captures the stoic and resolute gaze of Captain John Hay Beith, better known by his pen name Ian Hay. Born in 1876, Beith was a distinguished soldier and author who gained fame for his firsthand account of the British Expeditionary Force during the early days of World War I. His seminal work, "The First Hundred Thousand," detailed the experiences of the 1st New Army, which Beith himself was a proud member of. The image, taken in 1916, shows Beith in full military uniform, adorned with the Military Cross, a decoration awarded for his exceptional bravery and conduct at the Battle of Loos in 1915. The Battle of Loos was one of the largest battles fought by the British during the war, and Beith's account of the event is considered a significant historical document. Beith's military career spanned over two decades, and he went on to write numerous other books on military topics. His works have been praised for their accuracy, insight, and vivid descriptions of life in the trenches. This portrait serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by soldiers like Beith during the First World War, as well as the important role that literature plays in preserving the history of conflict. The image is a testament to the indomitable spirit of the soldiers who fought in the trenches, and the enduring legacy of the men and women who wrote about their experiences. It is a powerful reminder of the human stories that lie behind the statistics and the headlines, and a testament to the resilience and courage of those who served in the armed forces during the Great War.
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