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Two British motorcycle despatch riders peer out across a dangerously fog-shrouded field--perhaps trying to spot the sniper that just shot at them. Below: British Motor Scouts ready to begin their next patrol.

Below: British forward observers lie in the open, waiting for an opportunity to detect any German movement including listening for ground vibrations.

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