Battle of the Somme, the
Attack of the Ulster Division by James Princip Beadle. Military art print
of the First World War during the Battle of the Somme. The Ulster Division
( Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, Royal Ulster Rifles, Royal Irish
Fusiliers) are shown advancing on the German infantry's trenches at the
Battle of the Somme during the Great War.
Battle of the Somme, the Attack of the Ulster Division by J.P. Beadle.
A classic art print of the Ulster Division advancing into the German trenches during the Battle of the Somme.
The officer shown leading the unit is Lt Francis
Bodenham Thornley. During the Battle of the Somme he was wounded while
serving with B company Royal Irish Rifles and
while recuperating he
was given the job to advise J P Beadle on the painting. In the
painting the troops are shown with the SMLE Rifle which is fitted
with the No. 1 Mk 1 pattern Sword bayonet. Also shown in the painting is
a soldier carrying a Battalion marker, which is used to show
the Battalions progress. The troops shown are of the 5th battalion
Royal Irish Rifles (North Belfast Volunteers) a supporting
unit to the 108th Infantry Brigade.
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