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Sportsmans Battalions, 1915
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Sportsmans Battalions, 1915
An advertisement for sportsmans battalions, featuring a despatch rider on a Douglas motor cycle, pointing urgently to some smoking ruins. Unlike other units, the Sportsmans Battalions accepted men up to the age of 45, enabling the recruitment of fit but older men. Date: 1915
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Battalions Bike Cycle Cyclist Danger Despatch Dispatch Gesture Motorcyclist Peril Pointing Recruitment Recruits Rider Douglas
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Amid the chaos and destruction of the First World War, the call to duty resonated strongly among men of all ages. In 1915, an urgent recruitment campaign was launched for the Sportsman's Battalions, a unique military unit that welcomed fit men over the age of 45. This compelling advertisement image captures the essence of the appeal, featuring a determined despatch rider on a Douglas motorcycle. His urgent gesture towards the smoking ruins in the background underscores the danger and peril that awaited these older recruits. Unlike other units, the Sportsman's Battalions provided an opportunity for experienced and fit men who had been excluded from military service due to their age. The battalions were formed to serve in various roles, including transport and despatch duties, allowing these men to contribute to the war effort in their own way. The image of the motorcyclist, with his helmet tucked under his arm and a determined look on his face, embodies the spirit of the Sportsman's Battalions. The Douglas motorcycle, a symbol of speed and mobility, underscores the importance of transport in the war effort. The ruins in the background serve as a stark reminder of the realities of war and the sacrifices that these men were prepared to make. This powerful advertisement image from 1915 offers a glimpse into the unique role of the Sportsman's Battalions during the First World War and the courage of the men who answered the call to duty, regardless of their age.
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