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Roses for heroes: London's welcome to soldiers
Unknown, 1916, Press cutting, Reproduction
Roses for heroes: London's welcome to soldiers
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32698
Title
Roses for heroes: London's welcome to soldiers wounded in the British offensive
Description
From the Illustrated London News published July 15th 1916. Drawing by S. Begg.
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Unknown
Date
1916
Size
39.6 x 26.7cm
Type
Press cutting
;
Reproduction
2,272,998 British soldiers were injured in the First World War. Of those 64% returned to duty. Almost 200,000 though were permanently disabled and did not return to active duty.
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