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Time Traveller’s Handbook
WWI TRENCHES

O TO WHO T
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fficer
you are unlikely to FIG.03 sh
e sheer size of the ar ndser
part of, a senior office fights
impress if you happ de of
e. Although many of behind
ior figures, such as Ge e, for
as Haig and Major Ge 20 and
Hutton Davies, will be milar
petent in the years aft of the
are some of the very
h military experience. M
nches are inexperienc
s, so the advice and go
senior officers will help
the threats you face he
: As well as command
enior officers are rine
to be seen mixing wi gainst
which could make th
asy. Try to make this e and
, whether that is engag tin
light but respectful oss
ation or completing you ing
the highest standard. can.

ipline and obedience
Whether you’re on the front the short three-month training given to
WI recruit aims to instil discipline and
or helping behind the scenes ith F il t b d
ll

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Medical know
If you are female, you’
Courage find yourself nursing t
Many medals, the most wounded. Both men a
mous being the Victoria women populate the m
ross, will be awarded for services for the troops
lour, which might mean you’ll treat injuries fro
looking after wounded severed limbs and mo
oldiers on the battlefield
fighting on despite your
own injuries.
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