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From Blighty to France A Soldier’s Trench Depot Training
The narrator describes arriving at a training depot in England and suiting into heavy marching order. He details the gear from boots to belts and tools, then voyages to France, undergoing abrupt shipboard routines and early trench warfare training before arriving at a rest billet. He notes experiences with cooties and fleas, bath routines, and makeshift methods to cope.
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Arris
Larga Car Barna
Tommy Athios
Bogland
Patagonng
Germany
Dutton
Tony Genttly
France
Tommy
Mijor
United States Cavalry
Batman
Walter
Eght
Southaminton
Culumns
Tros
Addreaa
Galgn
Rouen
Us Place
Hommes 40
Chevenirs
Tom
Tomms
Norman
hNlets
Trish Wassar