Trench experience > An allied army
Source 6
Photo of a raiding party of the 1/8th (Irish) King’s Liverpool Regiment at Wailly, April
1916
(Courtesy of the Imperial War Museum: Q510)
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Study this source carefully. It contains information that could be useful in your presentation on
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Do these soldiers look similar or different to soldiers in other photos you have seen?
Does the photograph suggest anything about the ages of the soldiers?
Why are some wearing German helmets?
Which aspects of trench warfare does this source provide information on?
How could this source be used in your final presentation?
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