SS120 - SS Soldier Sitting on Crate with Rifle D-Day defensive lines

defensive lines

Wearing his combat helmet and carrying his equipment

showcasing the discipline and training of one of Scotland’s most respected regiments

Paste applied in ridged patterns

prepared to defend his position against a powerful assault

SS120 - SS Soldier Sitting on Crate with Rifle D-Day defensive linesSS120 SS Soldier Sitting on Crate with Rifle Much of a soldier's life was spent waiting. Between patrols, defensive duties, or planned offensives, troops frequently found themselves resting beside vehicles, ammunition dumps, or temporary camps while remaining ready to respond at a moment's notice. These quiet intervals formed an important part of military life throughout the Second World War. This figure depicts an SS soldier seated on an ammunition