Dame Judi Dench’s “Who do you think you are?” and Captain Reginald Arthur Dench MC
If you have watched the edition of “Who do you think you […]
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An early trench raid: 1st Worcesters
At 6pm on 31 December 1914, the 1st Battalion of the Worcestershire […]
Last six days of a junior officer’s life: Kenneth Frost
I first noted Kenneth Frost’s name when I was researching the 1st […]
Review of “A visitor’s guide: the Battles of Arras South”
A visitors guide: the Battles of Arras South: Bullecourt, Monchy-le-Preux, Wancourt and […]
Royal Marine gunners buried at Steenkerke
Seven officers and men of the Royal Marine Artillery, all of whom […]
Accidental death of a quick thinking and brave officer
On 25 August 1916, the 1st Scots Guards arrived at the village […]
Review of “Krithia: Gallipoli”
“Krithia: Gallipoli”By Stephen ChambersPublished by Pen & Sword Military 2021 in its […]
A belated goodbye to another old friend: Liz Higgins
I recently chanced upon a mention that an old friend of mine […]
The myth of the dwindling battalion
In 2018, social media began to discuss a pair of photographs. They […]
Demobilisation choices for repatriated prisoners of war
The photograph and caption from the “Daily Mirror” is thanks to the […]