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Russian soldiers prepare chlorine cylinders for a gas attack against German positions near Ilūkste, 1916, the soldiers are part of the Imperial Russian Fifth Army.
They are preparing a chemical attack against the German positions in Ilūkste area (modern Latvia).
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Men of the 1st Battalion, Wiltshire Regiment, returning with German caps, helmets and other trophies. Bouzincourt, August 1916.
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Soldiers of the Gordon Highlanders putting on rubber thigh boots, Bazentin-le-Petit, November 1916.
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29 March 1918
Unidentified officers and NCOs of the Australian 13th Machine Gun Company studying a map in a billet at Sailly-le-Sec.
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Royal Garrison Artillery at work by the tractor engine and trailer bringing shells up for the 15-ich howitzers in Englebelmer Wood, September 1916.
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Battle of Albert. Loading 15-inch howitzer shells on to a special transport wagon. 1st July 1916.
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Photos from the set of Sharpe’s Regiment.
Irish Guards bayonet fencing, early 20th century. Today, 1 April, marks the founding of the regiment.
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