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A Night Patrol just leaving their trench
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A Night Patrol just leaving their trench
A Night Patrol just leaving their trench. On reverse of postcard - A sketch of a patrol just leaving our trench to visit the enemy lines at night. The Officer is leading. The second man is armed with bombs, which are carried in the bag slung from the shoulder. And the third man has a loaded rifle. 1190 Private Leslie Loveland, 1St/5Th Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment, 143Rd Brigade, 25Th Division. Joined 21.11.15
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1190 143rd 211115 25th Armed Battalion Bombs Carried Division Enemy Joined Leading Leaving Leslie Lines Loaded Loveland Patrol Private Regiment Reverse Rifle Shoulder Slung Trench Warwickshire
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A Night Patrol Leaving Their Trench: A Moment of Caution Before Engaging the Enemy in the Trenches of World War I This evocative postcard captures the tense moment as a night patrol, led by an officer, leaves their trench to venture into no-man's land and approach the enemy lines. The second man in the patrol is armed with bombs, carried in a bag slung over his shoulder, while the third man holds a loaded rifle at the ready. The reverse of the postcard features a sketch of the same scene, providing a unique perspective on this dangerous mission. The image showcases the bravery and determination of the soldiers serving in the 1st/5th Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment, part of the 143rd Brigade in the 25th Division during World War I. The patrol's leader is identified as 1190 Private Leslie Loveland, who enlisted on November 21, 1915. This poignant snapshot of military history offers a glimpse into the perilous nighttime patrols that were a common aspect of trench warfare during the Great War. As collectors and history enthusiasts appreciate this piece, they are reminded of the sacrifices made by soldiers like Private Loveland and the courage it took to carry out these missions. The postcard serves as a testament to the resilience and determination of the soldiers who faced the uncertainties of the battlefield each night.
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