The Battle of the Somme

KNOWLEDGE POINTS

-Scottish divisions
-Scottish regiments
-Scottish bravery
-Boosting morale
-Leadership
-Scottish resilience
-Scottish perseverance
-Taking German prisoners
-Longueval
-Casualties

One contribution of Scots at the Somme was fighting in large numbers in Scottish divisions.
One experience of Scots at the Somme was fighting in large numbers in Scottish divisions.

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The Battle of the Somme involved three full Scottish divisions: the 9th Scottish division

Another contribution of Scots at the Somme was fighting in large numbers in volunteer Scottish regiments.
Another experience of Scots at the Somme was fighting in large numbers in volunteer Scottish regiments.

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Many Scottish regiments who fought at the Somme were members of Kitchener's Volunteer Army or the Territorial Forces.
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Another contribution of Scots at the Somme was their brave actions in battle.
Another experience of Scots at the Somme was acting bravely in battle.

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Another contribution of Scots at the Somme was their ability to boost the morale of their fellow soldiers.
Another experience of Scots at the Somme was having their morale boosted by their fellow soldiers.

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Another contribution of Scots at the Somme was their leadership of Scottish battalions.
Another experience of Scots at the Somme was the opportunity to test their leadership skills

and to experience Scottish leadership.

Another contribution of Scots at Loos was their resilience when capturing German objectives.
Another experience of Scots at Loos was their resilience during the capturing of German objectives.

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Another contribution of Scots at Loos was their perseverance when capturing German objectives under difficult conditions.
Another experience of Scots at Loos was their perseverance during the capturing of German objectives under difficult conditions.

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Another contribution of Scots at Loos was their taking of German prisoners when capturing German objectives.
Another experience of Scots at Loos was their taking of German prisoners during the capturing of German objectives.

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Another contribution of Scots at Loos was their successful capture of Longueval village.
Another experience of Scots at Loos was their successful capturing of Longueval village.

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On the 14th of July 1916

Another contribution of Scots at the Somme was the large number of Scottish casualties sustained.
Another experience of Scots at the Some was many dying in battle or watching those around them be killed.

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