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A blog by Derek Black in General

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Observations and comment relating to my research into the Black Watch

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Arbroath Policemen in the Great War.

When the Great War began, the Town of Arbroath had a Police Force of twenty, for a population of something over 19,000.   From the outbreak of the war, it wasn't until November of 1915, when voluntary enlistment was about to come to an end, that nine of the eleven men of the Police Force, who were of military age, as well as the Chief Constable James MacDonald, requested to be released from their duties to join the military. Four, in addition the Chief Constable, were permitted to
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Football Played During the 1914 Christmas Truce

The oft written about subject of the Christmas truce of 1914, usually touches on the topic of football. Often whether it occurred, or not.   While there are many sources for the events of the truce, few seem to mention football actually taking place between the two opposing armies. Many accounts are second hand information, or the “kick about” was by the British amongst themselves.   The following are instances where football is claimed to be played. That includes anythi
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