He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose
There are no great men, only great challenges that ordinary men are forced by circumstances to meet.
Looks like they've got mackinaws on - must be cold.
Rear echelon I'd guess.
Bill Hollinger
"We're surrounded, that simplifies our problem!"
Probably, note the lantern and coffee or ration thermos beside the tree. Not something that sat around up front, nor did decorated trees I think. Piled rifles...
Regards, Jim