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Battlefield souvenirs

13 Jan by natserv Leave a Comment

Battlefield souvenirs

Souveniring (a polite term for pilfering) was a widespread pastime for soldiers. Some soldiers claimed souvenirs of the battlefield as a means of entertaining themselves during long, inactive hours, while others wanted to take something of their experiences home with them. Battlefield souvenirs were usually smallish items that were either kept as they were found […]

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