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The Seaforth Highlanders

The Seaforth Highlanders are pictured here taking a break in their trench in 1915. Trench warfare was popular during World War I, and these soldiers were stationed near La Gorge, France. The Scottish infantry did its best to combat the Central Powers. 

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