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Troops who had fought in Champagne marched past General Borthelot, who was with General Sir H. Godley and C.O.C. the Italians [sic]

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Highland troops returning from battle, Champagne area, France, July 1918. This photograph shows the French General Berthelot, the British General Sir H (?) Godley (1867-1957) and other officers, including an American, watching troops march past. Generals Berthelot and Godley were both commanding during the Champagne Offensive of July 15-20, 1918. The British troops under Godley comprised the 62nd Division (2nd West Riding) and the 51st Highland Division...These kilted troops are likely to be from the 51st Highland Division, which had been established before the war in 1908. They had fought in the valley of the River Ardre in very difficult terrain...[Original reads: 'OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN ON THE BRITISH WESTERN FRONT IN FRANCE. French praise for the British work in the Champagne. General Borthelot [sic], on behalf of the French Army, said: "Your French comrades will always remember with devotion your splendid gallantry and your perfect fellowship in the fight". The Troops who had fought in Champagne marched past General Borthelot [sic], who was with General Sir H. Godley and C.O.C. the Italians.']..digital.nls.uk/74548910 ( http://digital.nls.uk/74548910 )

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nls dodid 74548910 nls derivative 74407399 nls dodprojectid 74462370 photographic prints france champagne propaganda war photography photojournalism military parades and ceremonies battles of 1914 1917 world war ww 1 wwi world war one great war great war world war i national library scotland us military uniform ww 1 edinburgh scotland free images united kingdom
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The Great War, National Library of Schotland

World War I Images From National Library of Schotland

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Les Moineaux, 36330 Arthon, France ,  46.71067, 1.71819
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