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Blanket tossing at Tadworth Camp, Surrey
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Blanket tossing at Tadworth Camp, Surrey
A new recruit is given a blanket tossing at Tadworth Army Camp, Surrey, England.
circa 1911
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Blanket Recruit Sergeant Surrey Tadworth Tent Tents Thrown Tossing
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In this evocative photograph taken at Tadworth Army Camp in Surrey, England, circa 1911, a new recruit is given the traditional initiation rite of a blanket toss. Surrounded by a field dotted with military tents and the vast expanse of the great outdoors, the recruit, dressed in his military uniform, stands with a look of anticipation and slight trepidation on his face. A group of soldiers, all wearing similar attire and gathered around, prepare to carry out the age-old initiation. The sergeant, standing at the front, holds the corner of a large, woolen blanket, while his comrades lift their ends. The recruit, with a smile on his face, braces himself, ready for the toss. The air is filled with a sense of camaraderie and brotherhood, as the soldiers come together to welcome the new recruit into their ranks. The blanket toss is a time-honored military tradition, used to build team spirit and to test the new recruit's agility and resilience. The soldier in the air, suspended by the blanket, is momentarily weightless, experiencing a thrill that is both exhilarating and slightly unnerving. The soldiers below, their faces filled with excitement and amusement, cheer and shout, encouraging their comrade to hold on tight. This photograph captures a moment of joy and camaraderie in the rigorous training regimen of the British Army. The soldiers of Tadworth Camp, Surrey, England, circa 1911, stand as a testament to the enduring spirit of military brotherhood, a bond that transcends time and place.
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