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The Constructor
The Journal of the Worshipful Company of Constructors
100 years ago the First World War finally came to an end when the
Treaty of Versailles was signed and peace was declared.
9·7 million soldiers lost their lives during the First World War
(5·7 million Allies and 4 million Axis) and in 1922 Field Marshall Earl
Haig founded the Earl Haig Fund, which is now the Poppy Appeal.
Field Marshall Sir Douglas Haig congratulating Canadian Troops who had
taken part in an advance during WW1 (taken by a Canadian War Photographer)
The First World War marked a sea change in the conduct of warfare. Whilst
WW1 was the last war to use the horse, the use of aircraft, electrical
communications and heavy artillery and the threat of chemical weapons
became commonplace. Photography also played its part alongside the role of
the war artist. Indeed, the Royal Air Force was founded from the Royal Flying
Corps 100 years ago, just as the war drew to its close. Many liverymen also
played their part in the war and some made the ultimate sacrifice. We salute
them.
The Constructor
