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Two British soldiers carrying a log in the snow, France, during World War I. Dressed in their thick, winter greatcoats, this image shows two British soldiers carrying a log across the snowy ground apparently for a camp-fire. As lighting a camp-fire near the frontline would attract the enemy's attention, this camp-fire would probably have been some distance behind the frontline trenches. Looking at the tree stumps in the background, it would appear that the task of gathering winter fuel would not have been a straightforward duty, as most of the trees have already been stripped of their branches. ..The army's desperate need for a never-ending supply of wood during the conflict led to massive deforestation back in the UK, and also in France and Belgium. Judging by photographs from 'the Great War', numerous trees in France were either destroyed by artillery shells or cut down for kindling...[Original reads: 'BRITISH OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPH FROM THE WESTERN FRONT. Bringing in a log for their camp fire.']..digital.nls.uk/74548070 ( http://digital.nls.uk/74548070 )
World War I (WWI or WW1), also known as the First World War, or the Great War, was a global war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918. World War I Images From National Library of Schotland. These photographs form part of the papers of Field Marshal (Earl) Haig (1861-1928), held by the National Library of Scotland. More information is available from the Library's Digital Archive. Like many World War I generals, Haig remains a controversial figure. The collection contains diaries, papers and photographs from every part of Haig’s career, the Great War diaries being of special importance to historians. Photographs in the "Official Photographs" series (which were destined for publication and have captions on the back describing the image) are in black-and-white. World War I saw the development of a system of 'official’ reporting by professionals especially recruited into the forces. Initially reluctant to allow cameras near the fighting, it took some time for the authorities to appreciate the propaganda and recording potential of photography. These photographs provide us with an invaluable record of how the Government and Military wanted the war perceived. Official photographers were encouraged to record morale-boosting scenes of victory and comradeship. Despite the restrictions placed on them, official war photographers succeeded in giving the most comprehensive visual account of the war. It is important to remember that these images were propaganda; few that could depict the war in a disheartening or disconcerting way passed the censors. As a result the photograph taken was often posed. They were intended to reassure those at home and boost morale. They were printed in newspapers, and were intended to confirm that 'Tommy' was winning the war.