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1914-1918
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Steel-helmeted Scots Entrenched and Cheerily Awaiting a Counterattack
A line of Scottish soldiers man a trench waiting for battle.
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Turks Eager for War--Germany's Most Distant Ally Mobilizing Her Army.
A parade of Turks (possibly soldiers) march through the streets holding flags.
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1915
Historic First Landing of Allied Troops at Dardanelles.
A fleet of boats bringing British soldiers to storm the beaches of Turkey in an ultimately unsuccesful attempt to re-open the Dardanelles. This would have once again allowed the transportation of food and munitions between Russia and Great Britain.
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West Beach, Gallipoli, Scene of British Landing and of Terrible Battles
A beach at Gallipoli swarmed with British troops and supplies, where began a months long attempt to drive the Turkish forces further into Turkey. The campaign resulted ultimately a Turkish victory and huge casualties on both sides.
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Serbian Reserves in the Balkan Mountains Awaiting Orders to Advance
A division of Serbian Reserves stands ready for battle against a backdrop of mountains.
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Serbian Cavalry Ready for Battle on the Balkan Plains
A group of Serbian Calvary soldiers on horseback, ready to battle invading Austrian and German forces on the Balkan Plains.
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Great Naval Gun and its Protecting Fort of Sand Bags on the Saloniki Front
A heavy fortification of sandbags protecting one of the naval guns the British placed in Thessaloniki, Greece, for long distance bombardments.
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British Anti-Aircraft Gun in Action on Balkan Front, Camouflaged and Mounted on Auto.
A British gun crew on the Balkan front maneuver their anti-aircraft gun from within a screened trench.
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In a British First Line Trench in the Balkans
Two British soldiers in a trench in the Balkans, near the end of the war. One is using a periscope to observe enemy lines, while the other stands by his machine gun.
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No Man's Land, Sea of Barbed Wire in Front of Bulgarian Lines, Saloniki Front.
A countryside of "no man's land" covered in barbed wire on the Thessaloniki, Greece front.
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