Search results for Tynside Scottish.

'The Lost Raiders Found': The Tyneside Scottish at Armentières

/world-war-i-articles/the-lost-raiders-found-the-tyneside-scottish-at-armentières/

During the Great War trench raids were perceived as an operational necessity in order to dominate No Man's Land, to take prisoners and to ensure British and empire troops retained an offensive spirit. These raids frequently came at a heavy cost in lives and,  if care was not taken, could result in identification being provided to the enemy  -  the …