King George V visits the front, West Flanders, Belgium, First World War, 1917, (c1920). 'Within Range of the German Guns: His Majesty, in field-marshal's service uniform and steel helmet, on Wytschaete Ridge after the British victory of June 7, 1917'. The king poses on the muddy battlefield after the Battle of Messines. From "The Great World War: A History", Volume VII, edited by Frank A Mumby. [The Gresham Publishing Company Ltd, London, c1920]