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File:Deccan Horse, Bazentin Ridge 1916.jpg

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English: The Battle of the Somme, 1 July – 18 November 1916 Battle of Bazentin Ridge 14 -17 July: The Deccan horse drawn up in ranks in the Carnoy Valley waiting for the opportunity to attack. It was intended that cavalry forces should take over the advance after the infantry had breached the defences but their opportunity never occurred during months of battle.
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Image of the exterior main entrance to the Imperial War Museum in London. This photograph Q 821 comes from the collections of the Imperial War Museums. Flag of the United Kingdom.
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Ernest Brooks (1878–1957)  wikidata:Q5392825
 
Ernest Brooks
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E. "Baby" Brooks
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Date of birth/death 23 February 1878 Edit this at Wikidata 1957 Edit this at Wikidata
Location of birth/death Faringdon Edit this at Wikidata Hendon Edit this at Wikidata
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current17:26, 5 January 2026Thumbnail for version as of 17:26, 5 January 20262,480 × 1,895 (1.46 MB)Ichlarger (from iwm)
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20:02, 24 May 2006Thumbnail for version as of 20:02, 24 May 2006700 × 487 (165 KB)SoLando*'''Description''': THE BATTLE OF THE SOMME 1 JULY - 18 NOVEMBER 1916 Battle of Bazentin Ridge 14 -17 July: The Deccan horse drawn up in ranks in the Carnoy Valley waiting for the opportunity to attack. It was intended that cavalry forces should take over

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