During the Battle of the Somme, between 1 July and 18 November, 1916, troops that had aprticipated in attacks were withdrawn from the front line and kept in reserve. They usually rested in abandoned trenches, and formed working parties carrying supplies to the front line or digging defensive works.

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Location: Somme, France
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