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~ Friday, December 7 ~
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Albert Kahn collection. Beaugency, France. 20 August 1915. 

A French soldier being treated for an eight-month-old injury to the humerus.

Albert Kahn collection. Beaugency, France. 20 August 1915.

A French soldier being treated for an eight-month-old injury to the humerus.

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~ Tuesday, September 25 ~
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Women war workers march to Buckingham Palace in London. 29th June 1918.

Women war workers march to Buckingham Palace in London. 29th June 1918.

(Source: gettyimages.com)

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A parade of women ambulance drivers during World War I, November 1915.

A parade of women ambulance drivers during World War I, November 1915.

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~ Monday, May 21 ~
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An observation balloon about to ascend, 27 October 1917.

An observation balloon about to ascend, 27 October 1917.

(Source: Flickr / australian-war-memorial)

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An accident on Savy Aerodrome during the German offensive in 1918.

An accident on Savy Aerodrome during the German offensive in 1918.

(Source: Flickr / australian-war-memorial)

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~ Saturday, May 5 ~
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British 55th (West Lancashire) Division troops blinded by tear gas await treatment near Bethune during the Battle of Estaires, 10 April 1918.

British 55th (West Lancashire) Division troops blinded by tear gas await treatment near Bethune during the Battle of Estaires, 10 April 1918.

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~ Wednesday, April 4 ~
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Manfred von Richthofen and his dog, Moritz (via IWM)

Manfred von Richthofen and his dog, Moritz (via IWM)

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~ Friday, March 16 ~
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Russian cossacks on the march, 1 Jan. 1914.

Russian cossacks on the march, 1 Jan. 1914.

(Source: gettyimages.com)

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Members of the London Scottish Regiment undertake rifle drill. The London Scottish Regiment was formed by Lord Elcho, 10th Earl of Wemyss, in 1859 as the London Scottish Rifle Volunteers. They are affiliated to the Gordon Highlanders and wear the Elcho tartan.

Members of the London Scottish Regiment undertake rifle drill. The London Scottish Regiment was formed by Lord Elcho, 10th Earl of Wemyss, in 1859 as the London Scottish Rifle Volunteers. They are affiliated to the Gordon Highlanders and wear the Elcho tartan.

(Source: gettyimages.com)

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Civilians watch as troops practice amongst a convoy of ambulances at Pilthey.

Civilians watch as troops practice amongst a convoy of ambulances at Pilthey.

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Soldiers, including two recruits who have brought some chickens, at Victoria prepare to board the train for the battle front, ca 1914.

Soldiers, including two recruits who have brought some chickens, at Victoria prepare to board the train for the battle front, ca 1914.

(Source: gettyimages.com)

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~ Wednesday, February 22 ~
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German Lancer, 1917.

German Lancer, 1917.

(Source: flickr.com)

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~ Sunday, February 19 ~
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English army, cavalry. Corps English camel troopers. In 1913, between Berbera and Odwein in Somalië, a group of English camel troopers was attacked by 2000 dervishes. There were 50 fatalities and casualties among the English.

English army, cavalry. Corps English camel troopers. In 1913, between Berbera and Odwein in Somaliƫ, a group of English camel troopers was attacked by 2000 dervishes. There were 50 fatalities and casualties among the English.

(Source: Flickr / nationaalarchief)

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British troops landing horses from a ship at Salonika to move to the Balkan battle front.

British troops landing horses from a ship at Salonika to move to the Balkan battle front.

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~ Wednesday, January 25 ~
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The ‘Wires of Death’. Barbed wire entanglement at the border between the Netherlands and Belgium during the First World War near Sluis in Zeeland. German soldier posing as casualty. 1915.

The ‘Wires of Death’. Barbed wire entanglement at the border between the Netherlands and Belgium during the First World War near Sluis in Zeeland. German soldier posing as casualty. 1915.

(Source: Flickr / nationaalarchief)

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