This illustration titled The Scout is from Mary Johnston's 1912 novel titled Cease Firing, which was illustrated by American artist Wyeth. This illustration served also as the front book cover. Scouts were used to check out the terrain, check enemy positions and the like ahead of the army's advance.

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This illustration titled The Scout is from Mary Johnston's 1912 novel titled Cease Firing, which was illustrated by American artist Wyeth. This illustration served also as the front book cover. Scouts were used to check out the terrain, check enemy positions and the like ahead of the army's advance.

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Photo credit: © Ivy Close Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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