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In the trenches at the Aisne
Unknown, 1914, Press cutting, Reproduction
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In the trenches at the Aisne
In the trenches at the Aisne
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31707
Title
In the trenches at the Aisne
Description
From the Illustrated London News published October 10th 1914. Drawn by Caton Woodville.
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Unknown
Date
1914
Size
39.6 x 26.7 cm
Type
Press cutting
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Reproduction
World War one was defined by trench warfare. Fighting men spent their entire lives in these dug-out structures and not only had to fight in them but eat, sleep and rest. In this illustration we see 'Tommies' a nickname for British soldiers resting and playing dominoes in their trench during the Siege of the Aisne.
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