London -  British commuters were met by the eerie sight of World War I soldiers in uniform as they made their way to work Friday, the 100th anniversary of the start of the Battle of the Somme.

Young men in vintage uniforms sat, stood and mingled with travelers at railway stations across the country during the morning rush hour, in a poignant reminder of the sheer number lost to the conflict.

Some sang a wartime song — “We’re here because we’re here because we’re here because we’re here.” Others handed out cards, each bearing the name of one of the 20,000 British soldiers killed on the first day of the 1916 battle.

The troops later visited shopping centers, beaches, parking lots and city streets across the country.... Read More: VIN