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There is a thin line of trees in the background which open out onto countryside. At the front of the picture a trench has been dug into a field of long grass. This trench is not particularly deep and is quite spacious. There are wooden braces all over the trench and the edges are thick with sandbags. In the middle of this a kilted soldier is standing on lookout. It is thought that John Warwick Brooke is responsible for this photograph...Although it is reported that artillery fire caused the most amount of casualties during the war, the machine gun was the first weapon to repel large attacks and still keep the operator relatively safe...[Original reads: 'OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN ON THE BRITISH WESTERN FRONT. Highland machine-gunner ready with his gun for any emergency.']..digital.nls.uk/74547316 ( http://digital.nls.uk/74547316 )
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.
A kilt is a type of knee-length skirt that is traditionally worn by men in Scotland. It is made from tartan fabric, which is a patterned woolen cloth that features different colors and stripes. The kilt is typically pleated at the back and fastened around the waist with a belt or buckle. It is often worn as part of Scottish Highland dress for formal occasions such as weddings, funerals, and ceilidhs. However, it is also worn as casual wear and for outdoor activities such as hiking and hunting.