5921644 Members of an Indian Labour Battalion reading papers during a work break, Western Front, 1918 circa (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Members of an Indian Labour Battalion reading papers during a work break, 1918 circa. Photograph, World War One, Western Front (1914-1918), 1918 circa. The shortage of manpower for labouring work on the Western Front was filled by importing men from China, India, South Africa, Egypt and other places within the British Empire. By the end of the war around 194,000 men were engaged in France and Flanders as labourers. From a collection of official photographs.); by National Army Museum ; out of copyright.