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Topical Budget 238-1: Soldiers Drilling in Petrograd (1916)
 

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"SOLDIERS DRILLING IN PETROGRAD Russian recruits called to the colours are being drilled in the streets of Petrograd. Soldiers practising in advance by a series of rushes in open order". Soldiers crouched in the street; on the order they get up and charge led by an officer brandishing a sword. The officer turns and halts the men. The men drop to the ground again and then rise and charge.