'Attack of the Ulster Division, 1 July 1916', (c1930). Scene from the Battle of the Somme in northern France during the First World War: the 36th (Ulster) Division advance under fire towards German front line. Nine members of the 36th were awarded the Victoria Cross for gallantry 'in the presence of the enemy'. Painting in the Belfast City Hall collection, Belfast, Northern Ireland. From "Modern Masterpieces of British Art". [The Amalgamated Press Ltd., London, c1930]
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