Now all roads lead to France and heavy is the tread
Of the living; but the dead returning lightly dance.
Edward Thomas, Roads

Tuesday, November 10, 2026

The Doughboys' Good Old Hobnail Boots

 

"I received the strangest looking boots today. . . They have nails in the soles and horseshoes on the heels . . . . I don't believe you could wear them out!"


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Sources: The Great War: U.S. Army Artifacts; Center for Military History, U.S. Army; Doughboy Center

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