Hi all,
I was hoping, that some of you more enlightened and schooled Great War-members could help me with this spot of bother. I've begun research for the Battle of Longueval, in which the 8th Batt. Black Watch participated on the East Flank. In all the photo-evidence I've come across, all the highland soldiers are wearing kilts in covers. However, most of the photos are staged. My question therefore is this: Was the Black Watch solely equipped with kilts for combat duty and assaults, or would you be able to find a mixture of BD trousers and kilts on the front line? What was the general approach, and did it in any way change during the war?
As far as I know, the Highland Regiments of the Second World War all wore BD trousers, unless on parade. However a few units did a mix, especially in warmer climates - when did this become standard practice?
Thank you for your time!