Study this source carefully. It contains information that could be useful in your presentation on life in the trenches. As you study the source, ask yourself:

• Who are the soldiers described by Rawlinson and what does he think of them?
• In what ways are these soldiers typical of British forces and in what ways are they unusual?
• Read the useful notes. Do these sources help to explain how and why morale in the Army was generally good for most of the war?
• Which aspects of trench warfare do these sources provide information on?
• How could any of these sources be used in your final presentation?

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