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  • 18 April 2022. Montreuil Sur Mer, Hauts de France, France.<br />
Emmanuel Labbaye, a bronze specialist applies wax to the statue of Field Marshal Douglas Haig on International monuments day. The statue takes pride of place in 'La Grand Place' in Montreuil Sur Mer is currently undergoing much needed €40,000 repairs.<br />
The ancient fortress town of Montreuil Sur Mer was the HQ of the British Army during WW1. The statue, (the second one produced) is classified a heritage monument and has stood in tribute to Haig for the past 70 years. The first statue, erected in 1931 was melted down by German forces in WW2. Fortunately artist Paul Landowski kept the original mould and another 3 tons of bronze were used to recast the statue destroyed by Hitler's forces. The statue has for years generated controversy, firstly after publication of the 'Secret diaries of Douglas Haig,' where he was less than flattering of his French counterparts and also for his role in the deaths of over 20,000 British soldiers on the first day of the Battle of the Somme and the bloodshed which ensued. However current Mayor of Montreuil Pierre Ducrocq is happy his town can once again extend it's appreciation to 'her majesty's subjects.' <br />
He said, 'I am happy to receive our English friends today in this complicated post Brexit political climate. These different exchanges are placed within the framework of the Entente Cordiale we have maintained for centuries. Our wish is to once again develop the links which unite us with our English friends.' <br />
Special attention will be given to Field Marshal Haig's sword. Stolen twice, a copy of a sword identical to the one used by Haig was discovered in the attic of a local house once billeted by British forces. It was copied in resin and cast in bronze and will be attached by Emmanuel Labbaye. <br />
The restoration is also financed by the 'Association du Souvenir Français,' whose motto reads - 'We will remember them - to them immortality.'<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    18apr22-Haig Statue restoration028.jpg
  • 18 April 2022. Montreuil Sur Mer, Hauts de France, France.<br />
Emmanuel Labbaye, a bronze specialist applies wax to the statue of Field Marshal Douglas Haig on International monuments day. The statue takes pride of place in 'La Grand Place' in Montreuil Sur Mer is currently undergoing much needed €40,000 repairs.<br />
The ancient fortress town of Montreuil Sur Mer was the HQ of the British Army during WW1. The statue, (the second one produced) is classified a heritage monument and has stood in tribute to Haig for the past 70 years. The first statue, erected in 1931 was melted down by German forces in WW2. Fortunately artist Paul Landowski kept the original mould and another 3 tons of bronze were used to recast the statue destroyed by Hitler's forces. The statue has for years generated controversy, firstly after publication of the 'Secret diaries of Douglas Haig,' where he was less than flattering of his French counterparts and also for his role in the deaths of over 20,000 British soldiers on the first day of the Battle of the Somme and the bloodshed which ensued. However current Mayor of Montreuil Pierre Ducrocq is happy his town can once again extend it's appreciation to 'her majesty's subjects.' <br />
He said, 'I am happy to receive our English friends today in this complicated post Brexit political climate. These different exchanges are placed within the framework of the Entente Cordiale we have maintained for centuries. Our wish is to once again develop the links which unite us with our English friends.' <br />
Special attention will be given to Field Marshal Haig's sword. Stolen twice, a copy of a sword identical to the one used by Haig was discovered in the attic of a local house once billeted by British forces. It was copied in resin and cast in bronze and will be attached by Emmanuel Labbaye. <br />
The restoration is also financed by the 'Association du Souvenir Français,' whose motto reads - 'We will remember them - to them immortality.'<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    18apr22-Haig Statue restoration027.jpg
  • 18 April 2022. Montreuil Sur Mer, Hauts de France, France.<br />
Emmanuel Labbaye, a bronze specialist applies wax to the statue of Field Marshal Douglas Haig on International monuments day. The statue takes pride of place in 'La Grand Place' in Montreuil Sur Mer is currently undergoing much needed €40,000 repairs.<br />
The ancient fortress town of Montreuil Sur Mer was the HQ of the British Army during WW1. The statue, (the second one produced) is classified a heritage monument and has stood in tribute to Haig for the past 70 years. The first statue, erected in 1931 was melted down by German forces in WW2. Fortunately artist Paul Landowski kept the original mould and another 3 tons of bronze were used to recast the statue destroyed by Hitler's forces. The statue has for years generated controversy, firstly after publication of the 'Secret diaries of Douglas Haig,' where he was less than flattering of his French counterparts and also for his role in the deaths of over 20,000 British soldiers on the first day of the Battle of the Somme and the bloodshed which ensued. However current Mayor of Montreuil Pierre Ducrocq is happy his town can once again extend it's appreciation to 'her majesty's subjects.' <br />
He said, 'I am happy to receive our English friends today in this complicated post Brexit political climate. These different exchanges are placed within the framework of the Entente Cordiale we have maintained for centuries. Our wish is to once again develop the links which unite us with our English friends.' <br />
Special attention will be given to Field Marshal Haig's sword. Stolen twice, a copy of a sword identical to the one used by Haig was discovered in the attic of a local house once billeted by British forces. It was copied in resin and cast in bronze and will be attached by Emmanuel Labbaye. <br />
The restoration is also financed by the 'Association du Souvenir Français,' whose motto reads - 'We will remember them - to them immortality.'<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    18apr22-Haig Statue restoration026.jpg
  • 18 April 2022. Montreuil Sur Mer, Hauts de France, France.<br />
Emmanuel Labbaye, a bronze specialist applies wax to the statue of Field Marshal Douglas Haig on International monuments day. The statue takes pride of place in 'La Grand Place' in Montreuil Sur Mer is currently undergoing much needed €40,000 repairs.<br />
The ancient fortress town of Montreuil Sur Mer was the HQ of the British Army during WW1. The statue, (the second one produced) is classified a heritage monument and has stood in tribute to Haig for the past 70 years. The first statue, erected in 1931 was melted down by German forces in WW2. Fortunately artist Paul Landowski kept the original mould and another 3 tons of bronze were used to recast the statue destroyed by Hitler's forces. The statue has for years generated controversy, firstly after publication of the 'Secret diaries of Douglas Haig,' where he was less than flattering of his French counterparts and also for his role in the deaths of over 20,000 British soldiers on the first day of the Battle of the Somme and the bloodshed which ensued. However current Mayor of Montreuil Pierre Ducrocq is happy his town can once again extend it's appreciation to 'her majesty's subjects.' <br />
He said, 'I am happy to receive our English friends today in this complicated post Brexit political climate. These different exchanges are placed within the framework of the Entente Cordiale we have maintained for centuries. Our wish is to once again develop the links which unite us with our English friends.' <br />
Special attention will be given to Field Marshal Haig's sword. Stolen twice, a copy of a sword identical to the one used by Haig was discovered in the attic of a local house once billeted by British forces. It was copied in resin and cast in bronze and will be attached by Emmanuel Labbaye. <br />
The restoration is also financed by the 'Association du Souvenir Français,' whose motto reads - 'We will remember them - to them immortality.'<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    18apr22-Haig Statue restoration023.jpg
  • 18 April 2022. Montreuil Sur Mer, Hauts de France, France.<br />
Emmanuel Labbaye, a bronze specialist applies wax to the statue of Field Marshal Douglas Haig on International monuments day. The statue takes pride of place in 'La Grand Place' in Montreuil Sur Mer is currently undergoing much needed €40,000 repairs.<br />
The ancient fortress town of Montreuil Sur Mer was the HQ of the British Army during WW1. The statue, (the second one produced) is classified a heritage monument and has stood in tribute to Haig for the past 70 years. The first statue, erected in 1931 was melted down by German forces in WW2. Fortunately artist Paul Landowski kept the original mould and another 3 tons of bronze were used to recast the statue destroyed by Hitler's forces. The statue has for years generated controversy, firstly after publication of the 'Secret diaries of Douglas Haig,' where he was less than flattering of his French counterparts and also for his role in the deaths of over 20,000 British soldiers on the first day of the Battle of the Somme and the bloodshed which ensued. However current Mayor of Montreuil Pierre Ducrocq is happy his town can once again extend it's appreciation to 'her majesty's subjects.' <br />
He said, 'I am happy to receive our English friends today in this complicated post Brexit political climate. These different exchanges are placed within the framework of the Entente Cordiale we have maintained for centuries. Our wish is to once again develop the links which unite us with our English friends.' <br />
Special attention will be given to Field Marshal Haig's sword. Stolen twice, a copy of a sword identical to the one used by Haig was discovered in the attic of a local house once billeted by British forces. It was copied in resin and cast in bronze and will be attached by Emmanuel Labbaye. <br />
The restoration is also financed by the 'Association du Souvenir Français,' whose motto reads - 'We will remember them - to them immortality.'<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    18apr22-Haig Statue restoration022.jpg
  • 18 April 2022. Montreuil Sur Mer, Hauts de France, France.<br />
Emmanuel Labbaye, a bronze specialist applies wax to the statue of Field Marshal Douglas Haig on International monuments day. The statue takes pride of place in 'La Grand Place' in Montreuil Sur Mer is currently undergoing much needed €40,000 repairs.<br />
The ancient fortress town of Montreuil Sur Mer was the HQ of the British Army during WW1. The statue, (the second one produced) is classified a heritage monument and has stood in tribute to Haig for the past 70 years. The first statue, erected in 1931 was melted down by German forces in WW2. Fortunately artist Paul Landowski kept the original mould and another 3 tons of bronze were used to recast the statue destroyed by Hitler's forces. The statue has for years generated controversy, firstly after publication of the 'Secret diaries of Douglas Haig,' where he was less than flattering of his French counterparts and also for his role in the deaths of over 20,000 British soldiers on the first day of the Battle of the Somme and the bloodshed which ensued. However current Mayor of Montreuil Pierre Ducrocq is happy his town can once again extend it's appreciation to 'her majesty's subjects.' <br />
He said, 'I am happy to receive our English friends today in this complicated post Brexit political climate. These different exchanges are placed within the framework of the Entente Cordiale we have maintained for centuries. Our wish is to once again develop the links which unite us with our English friends.' <br />
Special attention will be given to Field Marshal Haig's sword. Stolen twice, a copy of a sword identical to the one used by Haig was discovered in the attic of a local house once billeted by British forces. It was copied in resin and cast in bronze and will be attached by Emmanuel Labbaye. <br />
The restoration is also financed by the 'Association du Souvenir Français,' whose motto reads - 'We will remember them - to them immortality.'<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    18apr22-Haig Statue restoration014.jpg
  • 18 April 2022. Montreuil Sur Mer, Hauts de France, France.<br />
Emmanuel Labbaye, a bronze specialist applies wax to the statue of Field Marshal Douglas Haig on International monuments day. The statue takes pride of place in 'La Grand Place' in Montreuil Sur Mer is currently undergoing much needed €40,000 repairs.<br />
The ancient fortress town of Montreuil Sur Mer was the HQ of the British Army during WW1. The statue, (the second one produced) is classified a heritage monument and has stood in tribute to Haig for the past 70 years. The first statue, erected in 1931 was melted down by German forces in WW2. Fortunately artist Paul Landowski kept the original mould and another 3 tons of bronze were used to recast the statue destroyed by Hitler's forces. The statue has for years generated controversy, firstly after publication of the 'Secret diaries of Douglas Haig,' where he was less than flattering of his French counterparts and also for his role in the deaths of over 20,000 British soldiers on the first day of the Battle of the Somme and the bloodshed which ensued. However current Mayor of Montreuil Pierre Ducrocq is happy his town can once again extend it's appreciation to 'her majesty's subjects.' <br />
He said, 'I am happy to receive our English friends today in this complicated post Brexit political climate. These different exchanges are placed within the framework of the Entente Cordiale we have maintained for centuries. Our wish is to once again develop the links which unite us with our English friends.' <br />
Special attention will be given to Field Marshal Haig's sword. Stolen twice, a copy of a sword identical to the one used by Haig was discovered in the attic of a local house once billeted by British forces. It was copied in resin and cast in bronze and will be attached by Emmanuel Labbaye. <br />
The restoration is also financed by the 'Association du Souvenir Français,' whose motto reads - 'We will remember them - to them immortality.'<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    18apr22-Haig Statue restoration012.jpg
  • 18 April 2022. Montreuil Sur Mer, Hauts de France, France.<br />
Emmanuel Labbaye, a bronze specialist applies wax to the statue of Field Marshal Douglas Haig on International monuments day. The statue takes pride of place in 'La Grand Place' in Montreuil Sur Mer is currently undergoing much needed €40,000 repairs.<br />
The ancient fortress town of Montreuil Sur Mer was the HQ of the British Army during WW1. The statue, (the second one produced) is classified a heritage monument and has stood in tribute to Haig for the past 70 years. The first statue, erected in 1931 was melted down by German forces in WW2. Fortunately artist Paul Landowski kept the original mould and another 3 tons of bronze were used to recast the statue destroyed by Hitler's forces. The statue has for years generated controversy, firstly after publication of the 'Secret diaries of Douglas Haig,' where he was less than flattering of his French counterparts and also for his role in the deaths of over 20,000 British soldiers on the first day of the Battle of the Somme and the bloodshed which ensued. However current Mayor of Montreuil Pierre Ducrocq is happy his town can once again extend it's appreciation to 'her majesty's subjects.' <br />
He said, 'I am happy to receive our English friends today in this complicated post Brexit political climate. These different exchanges are placed within the framework of the Entente Cordiale we have maintained for centuries. Our wish is to once again develop the links which unite us with our English friends.' <br />
Special attention will be given to Field Marshal Haig's sword. Stolen twice, a copy of a sword identical to the one used by Haig was discovered in the attic of a local house once billeted by British forces. It was copied in resin and cast in bronze and will be attached by Emmanuel Labbaye. <br />
The restoration is also financed by the 'Association du Souvenir Français,' whose motto reads - 'We will remember them - to them immortality.'<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    18apr22-Haig Statue restoration010.jpg
  • 18 April 2022. Montreuil Sur Mer, Hauts de France, France.<br />
Emmanuel Labbaye, a bronze specialist applies wax to the statue of Field Marshal Douglas Haig on International monuments day. The statue takes pride of place in 'La Grand Place' in Montreuil Sur Mer is currently undergoing much needed €40,000 repairs.<br />
The ancient fortress town of Montreuil Sur Mer was the HQ of the British Army during WW1. The statue, (the second one produced) is classified a heritage monument and has stood in tribute to Haig for the past 70 years. The first statue, erected in 1931 was melted down by German forces in WW2. Fortunately artist Paul Landowski kept the original mould and another 3 tons of bronze were used to recast the statue destroyed by Hitler's forces. The statue has for years generated controversy, firstly after publication of the 'Secret diaries of Douglas Haig,' where he was less than flattering of his French counterparts and also for his role in the deaths of over 20,000 British soldiers on the first day of the Battle of the Somme and the bloodshed which ensued. However current Mayor of Montreuil Pierre Ducrocq is happy his town can once again extend it's appreciation to 'her majesty's subjects.' <br />
He said, 'I am happy to receive our English friends today in this complicated post Brexit political climate. These different exchanges are placed within the framework of the Entente Cordiale we have maintained for centuries. Our wish is to once again develop the links which unite us with our English friends.' <br />
Special attention will be given to Field Marshal Haig's sword. Stolen twice, a copy of a sword identical to the one used by Haig was discovered in the attic of a local house once billeted by British forces. It was copied in resin and cast in bronze and will be attached by Emmanuel Labbaye. <br />
The restoration is also financed by the 'Association du Souvenir Français,' whose motto reads - 'We will remember them - to them immortality.'<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    18apr22-Haig Statue restoration011.jpg
  • 18 April 2022. Montreuil Sur Mer, Hauts de France, France.<br />
Emmanuel Labbaye, a bronze specialist applies wax to the statue of Field Marshal Douglas Haig on International monuments day. The statue takes pride of place in 'La Grand Place' in Montreuil Sur Mer is currently undergoing much needed €40,000 repairs.<br />
The ancient fortress town of Montreuil Sur Mer was the HQ of the British Army during WW1. The statue, (the second one produced) is classified a heritage monument and has stood in tribute to Haig for the past 70 years. The first statue, erected in 1931 was melted down by German forces in WW2. Fortunately artist Paul Landowski kept the original mould and another 3 tons of bronze were used to recast the statue destroyed by Hitler's forces. The statue has for years generated controversy, firstly after publication of the 'Secret diaries of Douglas Haig,' where he was less than flattering of his French counterparts and also for his role in the deaths of over 20,000 British soldiers on the first day of the Battle of the Somme and the bloodshed which ensued. However current Mayor of Montreuil Pierre Ducrocq is happy his town can once again extend it's appreciation to 'her majesty's subjects.' <br />
He said, 'I am happy to receive our English friends today in this complicated post Brexit political climate. These different exchanges are placed within the framework of the Entente Cordiale we have maintained for centuries. Our wish is to once again develop the links which unite us with our English friends.' <br />
Special attention will be given to Field Marshal Haig's sword. Stolen twice, a copy of a sword identical to the one used by Haig was discovered in the attic of a local house once billeted by British forces. It was copied in resin and cast in bronze and will be attached by Emmanuel Labbaye. <br />
The restoration is also financed by the 'Association du Souvenir Français,' whose motto reads - 'We will remember them - to them immortality.'<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    18apr22-Haig Statue restoration006.jpg
  • 18 April 2022. Montreuil Sur Mer, Hauts de France, France.<br />
Emmanuel Labbaye, a bronze specialist applies wax to the statue of Field Marshal Douglas Haig on International monuments day. The statue takes pride of place in 'La Grand Place' in Montreuil Sur Mer is currently undergoing much needed €40,000 repairs.<br />
The ancient fortress town of Montreuil Sur Mer was the HQ of the British Army during WW1. The statue, (the second one produced) is classified a heritage monument and has stood in tribute to Haig for the past 70 years. The first statue, erected in 1931 was melted down by German forces in WW2. Fortunately artist Paul Landowski kept the original mould and another 3 tons of bronze were used to recast the statue destroyed by Hitler's forces. The statue has for years generated controversy, firstly after publication of the 'Secret diaries of Douglas Haig,' where he was less than flattering of his French counterparts and also for his role in the deaths of over 20,000 British soldiers on the first day of the Battle of the Somme and the bloodshed which ensued. However current Mayor of Montreuil Pierre Ducrocq is happy his town can once again extend it's appreciation to 'her majesty's subjects.' <br />
He said, 'I am happy to receive our English friends today in this complicated post Brexit political climate. These different exchanges are placed within the framework of the Entente Cordiale we have maintained for centuries. Our wish is to once again develop the links which unite us with our English friends.' <br />
Special attention will be given to Field Marshal Haig's sword. Stolen twice, a copy of a sword identical to the one used by Haig was discovered in the attic of a local house once billeted by British forces. It was copied in resin and cast in bronze and will be attached by Emmanuel Labbaye. <br />
The restoration is also financed by the 'Association du Souvenir Français,' whose motto reads - 'We will remember them - to them immortality.'<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    18apr22-Haig Statue restoration008.jpg
  • 18 April 2022. Montreuil Sur Mer, Hauts de France, France.<br />
Emmanuel Labbaye, a bronze specialist applies wax to the statue of Field Marshal Douglas Haig on International monuments day. The statue takes pride of place in 'La Grand Place' in Montreuil Sur Mer is currently undergoing much needed €40,000 repairs.<br />
The ancient fortress town of Montreuil Sur Mer was the HQ of the British Army during WW1. The statue, (the second one produced) is classified a heritage monument and has stood in tribute to Haig for the past 70 years. The first statue, erected in 1931 was melted down by German forces in WW2. Fortunately artist Paul Landowski kept the original mould and another 3 tons of bronze were used to recast the statue destroyed by Hitler's forces. The statue has for years generated controversy, firstly after publication of the 'Secret diaries of Douglas Haig,' where he was less than flattering of his French counterparts and also for his role in the deaths of over 20,000 British soldiers on the first day of the Battle of the Somme and the bloodshed which ensued. However current Mayor of Montreuil Pierre Ducrocq is happy his town can once again extend it's appreciation to 'her majesty's subjects.' <br />
He said, 'I am happy to receive our English friends today in this complicated post Brexit political climate. These different exchanges are placed within the framework of the Entente Cordiale we have maintained for centuries. Our wish is to once again develop the links which unite us with our English friends.' <br />
Special attention will be given to Field Marshal Haig's sword. Stolen twice, a copy of a sword identical to the one used by Haig was discovered in the attic of a local house once billeted by British forces. It was copied in resin and cast in bronze and will be attached by Emmanuel Labbaye. <br />
The restoration is also financed by the 'Association du Souvenir Français,' whose motto reads - 'We will remember them - to them immortality.'<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    18apr22-Haig Statue restoration004.jpg
  • 18 April 2022. Montreuil Sur Mer, Hauts de France, France.<br />
Emmanuel Labbaye, a bronze specialist applies wax to the statue of Field Marshal Douglas Haig on International monuments day. The statue takes pride of place in 'La Grand Place' in Montreuil Sur Mer is currently undergoing much needed €40,000 repairs.<br />
The ancient fortress town of Montreuil Sur Mer was the HQ of the British Army during WW1. The statue, (the second one produced) is classified a heritage monument and has stood in tribute to Haig for the past 70 years. The first statue, erected in 1931 was melted down by German forces in WW2. Fortunately artist Paul Landowski kept the original mould and another 3 tons of bronze were used to recast the statue destroyed by Hitler's forces. The statue has for years generated controversy, firstly after publication of the 'Secret diaries of Douglas Haig,' where he was less than flattering of his French counterparts and also for his role in the deaths of over 20,000 British soldiers on the first day of the Battle of the Somme and the bloodshed which ensued. However current Mayor of Montreuil Pierre Ducrocq is happy his town can once again extend it's appreciation to 'her majesty's subjects.' <br />
He said, 'I am happy to receive our English friends today in this complicated post Brexit political climate. These different exchanges are placed within the framework of the Entente Cordiale we have maintained for centuries. Our wish is to once again develop the links which unite us with our English friends.' <br />
Special attention will be given to Field Marshal Haig's sword. Stolen twice, a copy of a sword identical to the one used by Haig was discovered in the attic of a local house once billeted by British forces. It was copied in resin and cast in bronze and will be attached by Emmanuel Labbaye. <br />
The restoration is also financed by the 'Association du Souvenir Français,' whose motto reads - 'We will remember them - to them immortality.'<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    18apr22-Haig Statue restoration002.jpg
  • 18 April 2022. Montreuil Sur Mer, Hauts de France, France.<br />
Emmanuel Labbaye, a bronze specialist applies wax to the statue of Field Marshal Douglas Haig on International monuments day. The statue takes pride of place in 'La Grand Place' in Montreuil Sur Mer is currently undergoing much needed €40,000 repairs.<br />
The ancient fortress town of Montreuil Sur Mer was the HQ of the British Army during WW1. The statue, (the second one produced) is classified a heritage monument and has stood in tribute to Haig for the past 70 years. The first statue, erected in 1931 was melted down by German forces in WW2. Fortunately artist Paul Landowski kept the original mould and another 3 tons of bronze were used to recast the statue destroyed by Hitler's forces. The statue has for years generated controversy, firstly after publication of the 'Secret diaries of Douglas Haig,' where he was less than flattering of his French counterparts and also for his role in the deaths of over 20,000 British soldiers on the first day of the Battle of the Somme and the bloodshed which ensued. However current Mayor of Montreuil Pierre Ducrocq is happy his town can once again extend it's appreciation to 'her majesty's subjects.' <br />
He said, 'I am happy to receive our English friends today in this complicated post Brexit political climate. These different exchanges are placed within the framework of the Entente Cordiale we have maintained for centuries. Our wish is to once again develop the links which unite us with our English friends.' <br />
Special attention will be given to Field Marshal Haig's sword. Stolen twice, a copy of a sword identical to the one used by Haig was discovered in the attic of a local house once billeted by British forces. It was copied in resin and cast in bronze and will be attached by Emmanuel Labbaye. <br />
The restoration is also financed by the 'Association du Souvenir Français,' whose motto reads - 'We will remember them - to them immortality.'<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    18apr22-Haig Statue restoration032.jpg
  • 18 April 2022. Montreuil Sur Mer, Hauts de France, France.<br />
Emmanuel Labbaye, a bronze specialist applies wax to the statue of Field Marshal Douglas Haig on International monuments day. The statue takes pride of place in 'La Grand Place' in Montreuil Sur Mer is currently undergoing much needed €40,000 repairs.<br />
The ancient fortress town of Montreuil Sur Mer was the HQ of the British Army during WW1. The statue, (the second one produced) is classified a heritage monument and has stood in tribute to Haig for the past 70 years. The first statue, erected in 1931 was melted down by German forces in WW2. Fortunately artist Paul Landowski kept the original mould and another 3 tons of bronze were used to recast the statue destroyed by Hitler's forces. The statue has for years generated controversy, firstly after publication of the 'Secret diaries of Douglas Haig,' where he was less than flattering of his French counterparts and also for his role in the deaths of over 20,000 British soldiers on the first day of the Battle of the Somme and the bloodshed which ensued. However current Mayor of Montreuil Pierre Ducrocq is happy his town can once again extend it's appreciation to 'her majesty's subjects.' <br />
He said, 'I am happy to receive our English friends today in this complicated post Brexit political climate. These different exchanges are placed within the framework of the Entente Cordiale we have maintained for centuries. Our wish is to once again develop the links which unite us with our English friends.' <br />
Special attention will be given to Field Marshal Haig's sword. Stolen twice, a copy of a sword identical to the one used by Haig was discovered in the attic of a local house once billeted by British forces. It was copied in resin and cast in bronze and will be attached by Emmanuel Labbaye. <br />
The restoration is also financed by the 'Association du Souvenir Français,' whose motto reads - 'We will remember them - to them immortality.'<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    18apr22-Haig Statue restoration016.jpg
  • 18 April 2022. Montreuil Sur Mer, Hauts de France, France.<br />
Emmanuel Labbaye, a bronze specialist applies wax to the statue of Field Marshal Douglas Haig on International monuments day. The statue takes pride of place in 'La Grand Place' in Montreuil Sur Mer is currently undergoing much needed €40,000 repairs.<br />
The ancient fortress town of Montreuil Sur Mer was the HQ of the British Army during WW1. The statue, (the second one produced) is classified a heritage monument and has stood in tribute to Haig for the past 70 years. The first statue, erected in 1931 was melted down by German forces in WW2. Fortunately artist Paul Landowski kept the original mould and another 3 tons of bronze were used to recast the statue destroyed by Hitler's forces. The statue has for years generated controversy, firstly after publication of the 'Secret diaries of Douglas Haig,' where he was less than flattering of his French counterparts and also for his role in the deaths of over 20,000 British soldiers on the first day of the Battle of the Somme and the bloodshed which ensued. However current Mayor of Montreuil Pierre Ducrocq is happy his town can once again extend it's appreciation to 'her majesty's subjects.' <br />
He said, 'I am happy to receive our English friends today in this complicated post Brexit political climate. These different exchanges are placed within the framework of the Entente Cordiale we have maintained for centuries. Our wish is to once again develop the links which unite us with our English friends.' <br />
Special attention will be given to Field Marshal Haig's sword. Stolen twice, a copy of a sword identical to the one used by Haig was discovered in the attic of a local house once billeted by British forces. It was copied in resin and cast in bronze and will be attached by Emmanuel Labbaye. <br />
The restoration is also financed by the 'Association du Souvenir Français,' whose motto reads - 'We will remember them - to them immortality.'<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    18apr22-Haig Statue restoration013.jpg
  • 18 April 2022. Montreuil Sur Mer, Hauts de France, France.<br />
Emmanuel Labbaye, a bronze specialist applies wax to the statue of Field Marshal Douglas Haig on International monuments day. The statue takes pride of place in 'La Grand Place' in Montreuil Sur Mer is currently undergoing much needed €40,000 repairs.<br />
The ancient fortress town of Montreuil Sur Mer was the HQ of the British Army during WW1. The statue, (the second one produced) is classified a heritage monument and has stood in tribute to Haig for the past 70 years. The first statue, erected in 1931 was melted down by German forces in WW2. Fortunately artist Paul Landowski kept the original mould and another 3 tons of bronze were used to recast the statue destroyed by Hitler's forces. The statue has for years generated controversy, firstly after publication of the 'Secret diaries of Douglas Haig,' where he was less than flattering of his French counterparts and also for his role in the deaths of over 20,000 British soldiers on the first day of the Battle of the Somme and the bloodshed which ensued. However current Mayor of Montreuil Pierre Ducrocq is happy his town can once again extend it's appreciation to 'her majesty's subjects.' <br />
He said, 'I am happy to receive our English friends today in this complicated post Brexit political climate. These different exchanges are placed within the framework of the Entente Cordiale we have maintained for centuries. Our wish is to once again develop the links which unite us with our English friends.' <br />
Special attention will be given to Field Marshal Haig's sword. Stolen twice, a copy of a sword identical to the one used by Haig was discovered in the attic of a local house once billeted by British forces. It was copied in resin and cast in bronze and will be attached by Emmanuel Labbaye. <br />
The restoration is also financed by the 'Association du Souvenir Français,' whose motto reads - 'We will remember them - to them immortality.'<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 18 April 2022. Montreuil Sur Mer, Hauts de France, France.<br />
Emmanuel Labbaye, a bronze specialist applies wax to the statue of Field Marshal Douglas Haig on International monuments day. The statue takes pride of place in 'La Grand Place' in Montreuil Sur Mer is currently undergoing much needed €40,000 repairs.<br />
The ancient fortress town of Montreuil Sur Mer was the HQ of the British Army during WW1. The statue, (the second one produced) is classified a heritage monument and has stood in tribute to Haig for the past 70 years. The first statue, erected in 1931 was melted down by German forces in WW2. Fortunately artist Paul Landowski kept the original mould and another 3 tons of bronze were used to recast the statue destroyed by Hitler's forces. The statue has for years generated controversy, firstly after publication of the 'Secret diaries of Douglas Haig,' where he was less than flattering of his French counterparts and also for his role in the deaths of over 20,000 British soldiers on the first day of the Battle of the Somme and the bloodshed which ensued. However current Mayor of Montreuil Pierre Ducrocq is happy his town can once again extend it's appreciation to 'her majesty's subjects.' <br />
He said, 'I am happy to receive our English friends today in this complicated post Brexit political climate. These different exchanges are placed within the framework of the Entente Cordiale we have maintained for centuries. Our wish is to once again develop the links which unite us with our English friends.' <br />
Special attention will be given to Field Marshal Haig's sword. Stolen twice, a copy of a sword identical to the one used by Haig was discovered in the attic of a local house once billeted by British forces. It was copied in resin and cast in bronze and will be attached by Emmanuel Labbaye. <br />
The restoration is also financed by the 'Association du Souvenir Français,' whose motto reads - 'We will remember them - to them immortality.'<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 1 June, 2006. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana. First day of hurricane season. An armed security guard stands watch over Army Corps engineers and contractors who have been threatened as they rebuild the 4,000 ft long, $34 million  flood wall, rebuilt by Cajun Contractors for the Army Corps of Engineers is almost complete and stands, in theory, ready to protect the devastated Lower 9th Ward from the Inner Harbor Navigational Canal. Photographed is the area where a huge barge smashed through the original flood wall, where a tidal wave of water rushed through, devastating the area where so many people died.
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  • 1 June, 2006. Lakeview, New Orleans, Louisiana. Contractors for the US Army Corps of Engineers work on the $50 million 17th Street Canal Interim Closure structure. The dam, designed to prevent water build up in the canal during hurricane storm surges is almost complete. Between 30 and 50 workers per 12 hour shift work around the clock, seven days a week to complete the dam. They continue to drive pilings into the water and have the center section left to complete. The barrier has yet to be automated with hydraulic lifts. For now the Army Corps must use cranes to manually close the structure. The pumping capacity is currently only 10% of pre hurricane Katrina levels, potentially leaving the affluent Lakeview neighbourhood unprotected.
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  • 1 June, 2006. Lakeview, New Orleans, Louisiana. Contractors for the US Army Corps of Engineers work on the $50 million 17th Street Canal Interim Closure structure. The dam, designed to prevent water build up in the canal during hurricane storm surges is almost complete. Between 30 and 50 workers per 12 hour shift work around the clock, seven days a week to complete the dam. They continue to drive pilings into the water and have the center section left to complete. The barrier has yet to be automated with hydraulic lifts. For now the Army Corps must use cranes to manually close the structure. The pumping capacity is currently only 10% of pre hurricane Katrina levels, potentially leaving the affluent Lakeview neighbourhood unprotected.
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  • 10th Sept, 2005. Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans, Louisiana. A member of the security services waits for hot food served from the Salvation Army truck parked on Canal Street.
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  • 3rd Sept, 2005. Hurricane Katrina aftermath. An army truck full of evacuees passes through the Central Business district in New Orleans.
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  • 10th Sept, 2005. New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. .Hurricane Katrina. A member of the security services waits for hot food served from the Salvation Army truck parked on Canal Street..Photo; Charlie Varley
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  • 10 Sept 2005.  New Orleans, Louisiana. Hurricane Katrina aftermath.<br />
A member of the security services waits for hot food served from the Salvation Army truck parked on Canal Street.<br />
Photo; ©Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 03 Sept  2005. New Orleans, Louisiana. Post hurricane Katrina.<br />
An army truck full of evacuees passes through the Central Business district in New Orleans.<br />
Photo Credit ©: Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 21 Sept 2005. New Orleans, Louisiana.  Hurricane Katrina aftermath. <br />
Army Corps of engineers race against time to shore up weak levee defences at the 17th street canal in New Orleans in preparation for Hurricane Rita storm surge that could once again swamp the city.<br />
Photo; ©Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 21 Sept 2005. New Orleans, Louisiana.  Hurricane Katrina aftermath. <br />
Army Corps of engineers race against time to shore up weak levee defences at the 17th street canal in New Orleans in preparation for Hurricane Rita storm surge that could once again swamp the city.<br />
Photo; ©Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 28 August 2006 - New Orleans - Louisiana. Lakeview. Colonel Bedey, Commander of the Hurricane Protection office, Army Corps of Engineers at the head of the 17th Steet canal, close to where the levee breached, destroying the mostly white, affluent area of Lakeview. Bedey assures us that the current levee system is as good as, and up to at least the same strength as the pre Katrina levees. Not really all that good news a year later, considering the level of protection the last lot of levees gave the city!
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  • 1 June, 2006. Lakeview, New Orleans, Louisiana. First day of hurricane season. Kewit contractors of the Gilbert Southern Group working for the US Army Corps of Engineers work on the $41.5 million Orleans Canal Interim Closure structure. The structure, designed to prevent water build up in the canal during hurricane storm surges is almost complete. A worker talks on his cell phone amidst the structure. The pumping capacity has yet to match that of pre hurricane Katrina levels, potentially leaving the affluent Lakeview neighbourhood unprotected once again.
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  • Sept 21st, 2005. Hurricane Katrina - Rita, New Orleans, Lousiana. Army Corps of engineers race against time to shore up weak levee defences at the 17th street canal in New Orleans in preparation for Hurricane Rita storm surge that could once again swamp the city. The Corps dammed the canal with steel plates to prevent water entering the city.
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  • 06 June 2014. The National WWII Museum, New Orleans, Lousiana. <br />
US Senator Mary Landrieu with WWII veteran Pfc Paul Madden, Company A, 379th Regiment, 95th Division, 3rd Army is honored with the French Legion of Honor medal.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • July 1997. Srinagar, Kashmir, India..Members of the Indian Army's elite 'Victor Force' show off the corpses of 7 dead militants killed in a fire fight high in the Pir Panjal mountains separating India from Pakistan. 3 militants were Pakistani, 3 Afghan and only one Kashmiri. .Photo; Charlie Varley
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  • 04 September 2012. Braithwaite, Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana,  USA. .In scenes reminiscent of hurricanes Katrina and Gustav and the BP Oil spill, soldiers Spc Zachary Brower and Pvt Josh Ruiz from the Army National Guard hook one ton Hesco baskets full of sand onto a Black Hawk UH-60 chopper to plug a hole in the levee south of the town of Scarsdale. Hurricane Isaac packed a much greater punch than had been realised..Photo; Charlie Varley.
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  • 1 June, 2006. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana. First day of hurricane season. Wishful thinking on cleared ground beside the massive, 4,000 ft long, $34 million  flood wall, rebuilt by Cajun Contractors for the Army Corps of Engineers is almost complete and stands, in theory, ready to protect the devastated Lower 9th Ward from the Inner Harbor Navigational Canal. Photographed is the area where a huge barge smashed through the original flood wall, where a tidal wave of water rushed through, devastating the area where so many people died.
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  • 1 June, 2006. Lakeview, New Orleans, Louisiana. First day of hurricane season. Kewit contractors of the Gilbert Southern Group working for the US Army Corps of Engineers work on the $41.5 million Orleans Canal Interim Closure structure. The structure, designed to prevent water build up in the canal during hurricane storm surges is almost complete. Workers tighten massive bolts holding the discharge pipes together. The pumping capacity has yet to match that of pre hurricane Katrina levels, potentially leaving the affluent Lakeview neighbourhood unprotected once again.
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  • 06 June 2014. The National WWII Museum, New Orleans, Lousiana. <br />
WWII veteran Pfc Paul Madden, Company A, 379th Regiment, 95th Division, 3rd Army is honored with the French Legion of Honor medal.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 29 August  2007. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Lieutenant General Russel L. Honore, the army commander who came to New Orleans and took charge during the darkest days following the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. Honore revisits the mainly deserted, still decimated Lower 9th Ward on the Second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. The area remains mostly abandoned and overgrown with grass growing in the streets. President Bush came to town and claimed he could be proud of what local and federal government have achieved in the city. Yet two years after the storm, it is quite clear that local and federal government are failing and have a great deal to do to live up their promises.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 29 August  2007. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Lieutenant General Russel L. Honore, the army commander who came to New Orleans and took charge during the darkest days following the devastation of Hurricane Katrina tries to answer questions from tearful former resident Valeria Schexnayder. Honore revisits the mainly deserted, still decimated Lower 9th Ward on the Second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. The area remains mostly abandoned and overgrown with grass growing in the streets. President Bush came to town and claimed he could be proud of what local and federal government have achieved in the city. Yet two years after the storm, it is quite clear that local and federal government are failing and have a great deal to do to live up their promises.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 29 August  2007. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Lieutenant General Russel L. Honore, the army commander who came to New Orleans and took charge during the darkest days following the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. Honore revisits the mainly deserted, still decimated Lower 9th Ward on the Second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. The area remains mostly abandoned and overgrown with grass growing in the streets. President Bush came to town and claimed he could be proud of what local and federal government have achieved in the city. Yet two years after the storm, it is quite clear that local and federal government are failing and have a great deal to do to live up their promises.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 26th Sept, 2005. Cameron, Louisiana.  Hurricane Rita aftermath.<br />
The destroyed remains of downtown business in Cameron, Louisiana two days after the storm ravaged the small town. An army helicopter comes in to land close to the water tower, one of the few remaining structures in the town.<br />
Photo; ©Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 21 Sept 2005. New Orleans, Louisiana.  Hurricane Katrina aftermath. <br />
Army Corps of engineers race against time to shore up weak levee defences at the 17th street canal in New Orleans in preparation for Hurricane Rita storm surge that could once again swamp the city.<br />
Photo; ©Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 21 Sept 2005. New Orleans, Louisiana. Hurricane Katrina/Rita aftermath. <br />
 Baton Rouge Advocate photographer Rick Hannon photographs the Army Corps of engineers race against time to shore up weak levee defences at the 17th street canal in New Orleans in preparation for Hurricane Rita storm surge that could once again swamp the city. The Corps dammed the canal with steel plates to prevent water entering the city.<br />
Photo; ©Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 21 Sept 2005. New Orleans, Louisiana.  Hurricane Katrina/Rita aftermath. <br />
Army Corps of engineers race against time to shore up weak levee defences at the 17th street canal in New Orleans in preparation for Hurricane Rita storm surge that could once again swamp the city. The Corps dammed the canal with steel plates to prevent water entering the city.<br />
Photo; ©Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 21 Sept 2005. New Orleans, Louisiana. Hurricane Katrina/Rita aftermath. <br />
Army Corps of engineers race against time to shore up weak levee defences at the 17th street canal in New Orleans in preparation for Hurricane Rita storm surge that could once again swamp the city. The Corps dammed the canal with steel plates to prevent water entering the city.<br />
Photo; ©Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 30 August, 2005. New Orleans Louisiana. Hurricane Katrina aftermath. <br />
Evacuees cram into an army truck as they are evacuated from the lower 9th ward. 9yr old Brionne Williams is surrounded by her family. Hundreds of desperate evacuees from the lower 9th ward await transportation to the Superdome where approximately 20,000 storm evacuees are housed.<br />
Photo Credit: Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 30 August, 2005. New Orleans Louisiana. Hurricane Katrina aftermath. <br />
An army truck full of evacuees from the storm backs up through the flood waters outside the Superdome to deliver its human cargo to the makeshift shelter. Approximately 20,000 storm evacuees are housed at the Superdome.<br />
Photo Credit: Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 30 August, 2005. New Orleans Louisiana. Hurricane Katrina aftermath. <br />
An army truck full of evacuees from the storm backs up through the flood waters outside the Superdome to deliver its human cargo to the makeshift shelter. Approximately 20,000 storm evacuees are housed at the Superdome.<br />
Photo Credit: Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 30 August, 2005. New Orleans Louisiana. Hurricane Katrina aftermath. <br />
Army medevacs unload an injured man saved from the catastrophic floods to the makeshift hospital triage unit set up at the Superdome.<br />
Photo Credit: Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • October 1993. Srinagar, Kashmir, India..An Indian Army soldier holds position outside the Hazratbal Shrine where militants have taken over the building. The Indian government has laid siege to the building, later storming it and killing all militants discovered therein.  .Photo; Charlie Varley
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  • July 1997. Srinagar, Kashmir, India..Members of the Indian Army's elite 'Victor Force' show off the corpses of 7 dead militants killed in a fire fight high in the Pir Panjal mountains separating India from Pakistan. 3 militants were Pakistani, 3 Afghan and only one Kashmiri. .Photo; Charlie Varley
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  • 29 August  2007. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Lieutenant General Russel L. Honore, the army commander who came to New Orleans and took charge during the darkest days following the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. Honore revisits the mainly deserted, still decimated Lower 9th Ward on the Second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. The area remains mostly abandoned and overgrown with grass growing in the streets. President Bush came to town and claimed he could be proud of what local and federal government have achieved in the city. Yet two years after the storm, it is quite clear that local and federal government are failing and have a great deal to do to live up their promises.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 29 August  2007. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Lieutenant General Russel L. Honore, the army commander who came to New Orleans and took charge during the darkest days following the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. Honore revisits the mainly deserted, still decimated Lower 9th Ward on the Second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. The area remains mostly abandoned and overgrown with grass growing in the streets. President Bush came to town and claimed he could be proud of what local and federal government have achieved in the city. Yet two years after the storm, it is quite clear that local and federal government are failing and have a great deal to do to live up their promises.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 21 Sept 2005. New Orleans, Louisiana.  Hurricane Katrina aftermath. <br />
Army Corps of engineers race against time to shore up weak levee defences at the 17th street canal in New Orleans in preparation for Hurricane Rita storm surge that could once again swamp the city.<br />
Photo; ©Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 21 Sept 2005. New Orleans, Louisiana. Hurricane Katrina/Rita aftermath.<br />
Baton Rouge Advocate photographer Rick Hannon photographs the Army Corps of engineers race against time to shore up weak levee defences at the 17th street canal in New Orleans in preparation for Hurricane Rita storm surge that could once again swamp the city. The Corps dammed the canal with steel plates to prevent water entering the city.<br />
Photo; ©Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 30 August, 2005. New Orleans Louisiana. Hurricane Katrina aftermath. <br />
A drunk woman (left) starts a fight on an army refugee truck taking people from the devastated lower 9th ward to the Superdome in New Orleans. Hundreds of desperate evacuees from the lower 9th ward await transportation to the Superdome where approximately 20,000 storm evacuees are housed.<br />
Photo Credit: Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • July 14, 2005. Shelby, Mississippi..Preparing troops for war - 'Reality' training at Camp Shelby, Mississippi.  National Guardsmen from the 2/127th Bravo Company, Wisconsin National Guard train for likely Iraq scenarios before deployment. L/R; American civilians James Myron and Antoine Josserand play the part of Iraqi bomb makers awaiting an assault..Photo; Charlie Varley
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  • July 14, 2005. Shelby, Mississippi..Preparing troops for war - 'Reality' training at Camp Shelby, Mississippi.  National Guardsmen from the 2/127th Bravo Company, Wisconsin National Guard train for likely Iraq scenarios before deployment. .Photo; Charlie Varley
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  • July 14, 2005. Shelby, Mississippi..Preparing troops for war - 'Reality' training at Camp Shelby, Mississippi.  National Guardsmen from the 2/127th Bravo Company, Wisconsin National Guard train for likely Iraq scenarios before deployment. Debrief following mock roadside bombing..Photo; Charlie Varley
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  • 31st August, 2005. New Orleans Louisiana. <br />
Hurricane Katrina aftermath. The tourist saviour. Staff Sergeant Garland Ogden who saved tourists from The Superdome dubbed 'Hell on earth.'  Over 20,000 refugees from hurricane Katrina are crammed into hellish conditions.<br />
Photo Credit: Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 08 Sept 2005. New Orleans, Louisiana. Hurricane Katrina aftermath. <br />
Soldiers atop a bob cat drive along St Charles Ave.<br />
Photo; ©Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • July 1997. Srinagar, Kashmir, India..An Indian soldier on foot patrol in the troubled region. The Indian government struggles to contain the rising insurgency amidst fears of a civil war in the region..Photo; Charlie Varley
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  • July 1997. Srinagar, Kashmir, India..Kids caught up in the conflict. Kashmiri children hold hands and stick close together as Indian troops move through the streets of the troubled region. The Indian government struggles to contain the rising insurgency amidst fears of a civil war in the region..Photo; Charlie Varley
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  • 08 November 2020. Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial, The Somme, Picardy, France. Remembrance Sunday.<br />
The Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial is dedicated to the commemoration of Dominion of Newfoundland forces members who were killed during World War I. The 74-acre (300,000 m2) preserved battlefield park encompasses the grounds over which the Newfoundland Regiment made their unsuccessful attack on 1 July 1916 during the first day of the Battle of the Somme.<br />
The Battle of the Somme was the regiment's first major engagement, and during an assault that lasted approximately 30 minutes the regiment was all but wiped out. Purchased in 1921 by the people of Newfoundland, the memorial site is the largest battalion memorial on the Western Front, and the largest area of the Somme battlefield that has been preserved. Along with preserved trench lines, there are a number of memorials and cemeteries contained within the site. Opened by British Field Marshal Earl Haig in 1925, the memorial site is one of only two National Historic Sites of Canada located outside of Canada.<br />
The site also contains a number of memorials as well as four cemeteries maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission; that of Y Ravine Cemetery, Hawthorn Ridge Cemeteries No. 1 and No. 2 and the mass burial site of Hunter's Cemetery.<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 08 November 2020. Thiepval Memorial, The Somme, France. Remembrance Sunday.<br />
The Thiepval Memorial to the Missing of the Somme is a war memorial to 72,337 missing British and South African servicemen who perished in the Battles of the Somme of the First World War between 1915 and 1918, with no known grave. The visitors' centre opened in 2004. The memorial was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and has been described as "the greatest executed British work of monumental architecture of the twentieth century".<br />
On the Portland stone piers are engraved the names of over 72,000 men who were lost in the Somme battles between July 1915 and March 1918<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 08 November 2020. Thiepval Memorial, The Somme, France. Remembrance Sunday.<br />
The Thiepval Memorial to the Missing of the Somme is a war memorial to 72,337 missing British and South African servicemen who perished in the Battles of the Somme of the First World War between 1915 and 1918, with no known grave. The visitors' centre opened in 2004. The memorial was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and has been described as "the greatest executed British work of monumental architecture of the twentieth century".<br />
On the Portland stone piers are engraved the names of over 72,000 men who were lost in the Somme battles between July 1915 and March 1918<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 08 November 2020. Thiepval Memorial, The Somme, France. Remembrance Sunday.<br />
The Thiepval Memorial to the Missing of the Somme is a war memorial to 72,337 missing British and South African servicemen who perished in the Battles of the Somme of the First World War between 1915 and 1918, with no known grave. The visitors' centre opened in 2004. The memorial was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and has been described as "the greatest executed British work of monumental architecture of the twentieth century".<br />
On the Portland stone piers are engraved the names of over 72,000 men who were lost in the Somme battles between July 1915 and March 1918<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 30 Sept, 2005.  New Orleans, Louisiana. Hurricane Katrina aftermath. <br />
Troops maintain patrols near the convention center in the Central Business District.<br />
Photo; ©Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 26 July 2006 - New Orleans - Louisiana. Law and Order. <br />
2228 MP Company, Louisiana National Guard. Military Police patrol. 5th District. <br />
With crime beginning to pick up as people return to the city following the destruction of Hurricane Katrina, 300 Louisiana National Guardsmen returned to New Orleans to supplement local police and provide increased cover and back up in parts of the city that remain derelict and thinly populated since the devastating floods. MP's stop to question a suspicious man who turn out to be drunk. He insists on lifting his shirt to show the MP's an unhealed gunshot wound, along with what they suspect to be a gaping wound from a self removed catheter bag. The man needs serious medical attention but refuses to accept an offer of assistance and stumbles away into the night.
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  • 30th August, 2005. Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans, Louisiana. national guardsmen encounter hundreds of refugees from the lower 9th ward awaiting transportation to the refugee camp that is the Superdome. The thousands of people gathered on the only high ground they could find at the St Claud avenue bridge.
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  • 30 August, 2005. New Orleans Louisiana. Hurricane Katrina aftermath. <br />
Hundreds of desperate evacuees from the lower 9th ward await transportation to the Superdome where approximately 20,000 storm evacuees are housed.<br />
Photo Credit: Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 30 August, 2005. New Orleans Louisiana. Hurricane Katrina aftermath. <br />
Hundreds of desperate evacuees from the lower 9th ward await transportation to the Superdome where approximately 20,000 storm evacuees are housed.<br />
Photo Credit: Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 30 August, 2005. New Orleans Louisiana. Hurricane Katrina aftermath. <br />
Soldiers deliver storm evacuees to the makeshift hospital triage unit set up at the Superdome in New Orleans.<br />
Photo Credit: Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 30 August, 2005. New Orleans Louisiana. Hurricane Katrina aftermath. <br />
A young mother and her baby are brought to the makeshift hospital triage unit set up at the Superdome in New Orleans. <br />
Photo Credit: Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 08 November 2020. Thiepval Memorial, The Somme, France. Remembrance Sunday.<br />
The Thiepval Memorial to the Missing of the Somme is a war memorial to 72,337 missing British and South African servicemen who perished in the Battles of the Somme of the First World War between 1915 and 1918, with no known grave. The visitors' centre opened in 2004. The memorial was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and has been described as "the greatest executed British work of monumental architecture of the twentieth century".<br />
On the Portland stone piers are engraved the names of over 72,000 men who were lost in the Somme battles between July 1915 and March 1918<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 08 November 2020. Thiepval Memorial, The Somme, France. Remembrance Sunday.<br />
The Thiepval Memorial to the Missing of the Somme is a war memorial to 72,337 missing British and South African servicemen who perished in the Battles of the Somme of the First World War between 1915 and 1918, with no known grave. The visitors' centre opened in 2004. The memorial was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and has been described as "the greatest executed British work of monumental architecture of the twentieth century".<br />
On the Portland stone piers are engraved the names of over 72,000 men who were lost in the Somme battles between July 1915 and March 1918<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 08 November 2020. Thiepval Memorial, The Somme, France. Remembrance Sunday.<br />
The Thiepval Memorial to the Missing of the Somme is a war memorial to 72,337 missing British and South African servicemen who perished in the Battles of the Somme of the First World War between 1915 and 1918, with no known grave. The visitors' centre opened in 2004. The memorial was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and has been described as "the greatest executed British work of monumental architecture of the twentieth century".<br />
On the Portland stone piers are engraved the names of over 72,000 men who were lost in the Somme battles between July 1915 and March 1918<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 08 November 2020. Thiepval Memorial, The Somme, France. Remembrance Sunday.<br />
The Thiepval Memorial to the Missing of the Somme is a war memorial to 72,337 missing British and South African servicemen who perished in the Battles of the Somme of the First World War between 1915 and 1918, with no known grave. The visitors' centre opened in 2004. The memorial was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and has been described as "the greatest executed British work of monumental architecture of the twentieth century".<br />
On the Portland stone piers are engraved the names of over 72,000 men who were lost in the Somme battles between July 1915 and March 1918<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 08 November 2020. Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial, The Somme, Picardy, France. Remembrance Sunday.<br />
The Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial is dedicated to the commemoration of Dominion of Newfoundland forces members who were killed during World War I. The 74-acre (300,000 m2) preserved battlefield park encompasses the grounds over which the Newfoundland Regiment made their unsuccessful attack on 1 July 1916 during the first day of the Battle of the Somme.<br />
The Battle of the Somme was the regiment's first major engagement, and during an assault that lasted approximately 30 minutes the regiment was all but wiped out. Purchased in 1921 by the people of Newfoundland, the memorial site is the largest battalion memorial on the Western Front, and the largest area of the Somme battlefield that has been preserved. Along with preserved trench lines, there are a number of memorials and cemeteries contained within the site. Opened by British Field Marshal Earl Haig in 1925, the memorial site is one of only two National Historic Sites of Canada located outside of Canada.<br />
The site also contains a number of memorials as well as four cemeteries maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission; that of Y Ravine Cemetery, Hawthorn Ridge Cemeteries No. 1 and No. 2 and the mass burial site of Hunter's Cemetery.<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 08 November 2020. Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial, The Somme, Picardy, France. Remembrance Sunday.<br />
The Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial is dedicated to the commemoration of Dominion of Newfoundland forces members who were killed during World War I. The 74-acre (300,000 m2) preserved battlefield park encompasses the grounds over which the Newfoundland Regiment made their unsuccessful attack on 1 July 1916 during the first day of the Battle of the Somme.<br />
The Battle of the Somme was the regiment's first major engagement, and during an assault that lasted approximately 30 minutes the regiment was all but wiped out. Purchased in 1921 by the people of Newfoundland, the memorial site is the largest battalion memorial on the Western Front, and the largest area of the Somme battlefield that has been preserved. Along with preserved trench lines, there are a number of memorials and cemeteries contained within the site. Opened by British Field Marshal Earl Haig in 1925, the memorial site is one of only two National Historic Sites of Canada located outside of Canada.<br />
The site also contains a number of memorials as well as four cemeteries maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission; that of Y Ravine Cemetery, Hawthorn Ridge Cemeteries No. 1 and No. 2 and the mass burial site of Hunter's Cemetery.<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 08 November 2020. Thiepval Memorial, The Somme, France. Remembrance Sunday.<br />
The Thiepval Memorial to the Missing of the Somme is a war memorial to 72,337 missing British and South African servicemen who perished in the Battles of the Somme of the First World War between 1915 and 1918, with no known grave. The visitors' centre opened in 2004. The memorial was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and has been described as "the greatest executed British work of monumental architecture of the twentieth century".<br />
On the Portland stone piers are engraved the names of over 72,000 men who were lost in the Somme battles between July 1915 and March 1918<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 08 November 2020. Thiepval Museum and Memorial, Somme, Picardy, France. <br />
Memorial Register. The Thiepval Memorial to the Missing of the Somme is a war memorial to 72,337 missing British and South African servicemen who perished in the Battles of the Somme of the First World War between 1915 and 1918, with no known grave. The visitors' centre opened in 2004. The memorial was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and has been described as "the greatest executed British work of monumental architecture of the twentieth century".<br />
On the Portland stone piers are engraved the names of over 72,000 men who were lost in the Somme battles between July 1915 and March 1918<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 08 November 2020. Thiepval Memorial, The Somme, France. Remembrance Sunday.<br />
The Thiepval Memorial to the Missing of the Somme is a war memorial to 72,337 missing British and South African servicemen who perished in the Battles of the Somme of the First World War between 1915 and 1918, with no known grave. The visitors' centre opened in 2004. The memorial was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and has been described as "the greatest executed British work of monumental architecture of the twentieth century".<br />
On the Portland stone piers are engraved the names of over 72,000 men who were lost in the Somme battles between July 1915 and March 1918<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    08nov20-Somme WW1 Remembrance026.jpg
  • 08 November 2020. Thiepval Memorial, The Somme, France. Remembrance Sunday.<br />
The Thiepval Memorial to the Missing of the Somme is a war memorial to 72,337 missing British and South African servicemen who perished in the Battles of the Somme of the First World War between 1915 and 1918, with no known grave. The visitors' centre opened in 2004. The memorial was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and has been described as "the greatest executed British work of monumental architecture of the twentieth century".<br />
On the Portland stone piers are engraved the names of over 72,000 men who were lost in the Somme battles between July 1915 and March 1918<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    08nov20-Somme WW1 Remembrance025.jpg
  • 08 November 2020. Thiepval Memorial, The Somme, France. Remembrance Sunday.<br />
The Thiepval Memorial to the Missing of the Somme is a war memorial to 72,337 missing British and South African servicemen who perished in the Battles of the Somme of the First World War between 1915 and 1918, with no known grave. The visitors' centre opened in 2004. The memorial was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and has been described as "the greatest executed British work of monumental architecture of the twentieth century".<br />
On the Portland stone piers are engraved the names of over 72,000 men who were lost in the Somme battles between July 1915 and March 1918<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    08nov20-Somme WW1 Remembrance024.jpg
  • 08 November 2020. Thiepval Memorial, The Somme, France. Remembrance Sunday.<br />
The Thiepval Memorial to the Missing of the Somme is a war memorial to 72,337 missing British and South African servicemen who perished in the Battles of the Somme of the First World War between 1915 and 1918, with no known grave. The visitors' centre opened in 2004. The memorial was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and has been described as "the greatest executed British work of monumental architecture of the twentieth century".<br />
On the Portland stone piers are engraved the names of over 72,000 men who were lost in the Somme battles between July 1915 and March 1918<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    08nov20-Somme WW1 Remembrance022.jpg
  • 08 November 2020. Thiepval Memorial, The Somme, France. Remembrance Sunday.<br />
The Thiepval Memorial to the Missing of the Somme is a war memorial to 72,337 missing British and South African servicemen who perished in the Battles of the Somme of the First World War between 1915 and 1918, with no known grave. The visitors' centre opened in 2004. The memorial was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and has been described as "the greatest executed British work of monumental architecture of the twentieth century".<br />
On the Portland stone piers are engraved the names of over 72,000 men who were lost in the Somme battles between July 1915 and March 1918<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    08nov20-Somme WW1 Remembrance021.jpg
  • 08 November 2020. Thiepval Memorial, The Somme, France. Remembrance Sunday.<br />
The Thiepval Memorial to the Missing of the Somme is a war memorial to 72,337 missing British and South African servicemen who perished in the Battles of the Somme of the First World War between 1915 and 1918, with no known grave. The visitors' centre opened in 2004. The memorial was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and has been described as "the greatest executed British work of monumental architecture of the twentieth century".<br />
On the Portland stone piers are engraved the names of over 72,000 men who were lost in the Somme battles between July 1915 and March 1918<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    08nov20-Somme WW1 Remembrance019.jpg
  • 08 November 2020. Thiepval Memorial, The Somme, France. Remembrance Sunday.<br />
The Thiepval Memorial to the Missing of the Somme is a war memorial to 72,337 missing British and South African servicemen who perished in the Battles of the Somme of the First World War between 1915 and 1918, with no known grave. The visitors' centre opened in 2004. The memorial was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and has been described as "the greatest executed British work of monumental architecture of the twentieth century".<br />
On the Portland stone piers are engraved the names of over 72,000 men who were lost in the Somme battles between July 1915 and March 1918<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    08nov20-Somme WW1 Remembrance017.jpg
  • 08 November 2020. Thiepval Memorial, The Somme, France. Remembrance Sunday.<br />
The Thiepval Memorial to the Missing of the Somme is a war memorial to 72,337 missing British and South African servicemen who perished in the Battles of the Somme of the First World War between 1915 and 1918, with no known grave. The visitors' centre opened in 2004. The memorial was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and has been described as "the greatest executed British work of monumental architecture of the twentieth century".<br />
On the Portland stone piers are engraved the names of over 72,000 men who were lost in the Somme battles between July 1915 and March 1918<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    08nov20-Somme WW1 Remembrance016.jpg
  • 01 Sept, 2005. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Mass evacuation of New Orleans begins. People collapse in the heat as massed crowds await their call to busses taking them out of New Orleans. <br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 31st August, 2005. New Orleans Louisiana. <br />
Hurricane Katrina.  An injured man is moved from The Superdome, 'Hell on earth,' where over 20,000 refugees from hurricane Katrina are crammed into hellish conditions. <br />
Photo Credit: Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 31st August, 2005. New Orleans Louisiana. <br />
Hurricane Katrina.  Storm refugees are trucked to 'Hell on earth,' The Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana where over 20,000 refugees from hurricane Katrina are crammed into hellish conditions. <br />
Photo Credit: Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 31st August, 2005. New Orleans Louisiana. <br />
Hurricane Katrina.  Storm refugees are trucked to 'Hell on earth,' The Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana where over 20,000 refugees from hurricane Katrina are crammed into hellish conditions. <br />
Photo Credit: Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 31st August, 2005. New Orleans Louisiana. <br />
Hurricane Katrina.  Storm refugees are trucked to 'Hell on earth,' The Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana where over 20,000 refugees from hurricane Katrina are crammed into hellish conditions. <br />
Photo Credit: Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 31st August, 2005. New Orleans Louisiana. <br />
Hurricane Katrina.  Storm refugees are trucked to 'Hell on earth,' The Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana where over 20,000 refugees from hurricane Katrina are crammed into hellish conditions. <br />
Photo Credit: Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 31st August, 2005. New Orleans Louisiana. <br />
Hurricane Katrina aftermath. 'Hell on earth.' An elderly man is evacuated from the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana where over 20,000 refugees from hurricane Katrina are crammed into hellish conditions.<br />
Photo credit; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 31st August, 2005. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
The tourist saviour. Staff Sergeant Garland Ogden (rt) who saved tourists from 'Hell on earth.' with (mid) Anthony (Bud) Hopes and Spc Forest Vinson outside the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana where over 20,000 refugees from hurricane Katrina are crammed into hellish conditions. Bud Hopes, an Australian from Brisbane said, 'if it wasn't for Sgt Ogden's help we would never have made it out of the Superdome. It was hell in there. He has taken exceptional measures, above and beyond the call of duty, totally beyond the scope of his job, an exceptional man. He has the blessing of all the international tourists. it is incredible to think that so many of the armed forces here have lost their own homes and yet they are gathered here to help all these people. It is the most amazing thing I have seen ion all my life.'<br />
Bud Hopes has become the 'leader' of the band of some 50 or so trapped tourists, caught up in the hell that is Hurricane Katrina and her aftermath. Sgt Ogden said of Bud, 'if he was a soldier, he would have made an excellent general.' <br />
Bud Hopes' parents can be contacted in Australia. Contact Diane and Eric Hopes on 011 617 492 65646<br />
Photo Credit: Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 31st August, 2005. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
'Hell on earth.' The Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana where over 20,000 refugees from hurricane Katrina are crammed into hellish conditions. Tourists trapped by the storm pose with Staff Sgt Garland Ogden - their saviour. Ogden pulled them out of the hell that is the Superdome after they received increasing threats.<br />
Photo Credit: Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 31st August, 2005. New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
'Hell on earth.' The Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana where over 20,000 refugees from hurricane Katrina are crammed into hellish conditions. Tourists trapped by the storm pose with Staff Sgt Garland Ogden - their saviour. Ogden pulled them out of the hell that is the Superdome after they received increasing threats.<br />
Photo Credit: Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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