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What the British soldier bears to the firing-line
Unknown, 1915, Press cutting
What the British soldier bears to the firing-line
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32334
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Guaranteeing efficiency and comfort: What the British soldier bears to the firing-line
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From the Illustrated London News published February 27 1915. Photographs specially taken for "The Illustrated London News" by Clarke and Hyde.
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Unknown
Date
1915
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39.6 x 45.4 cm
Type
Press cutting
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Reference Library
Text from page 262-263: In haversack; in pockets; in knapsack; on person; and equipment; the burden carried by "Tommy" when marching to the trenches.
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