Renaming of camps in the Belgian coastal sector
In 1917, the British XV Corps took over an area of operations […]
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When did the Great War end?
These notes refer to the war as defined by Great Britain. 1918 […]
Talks and podcasts added to site
“Tracing your military ancestors“. This is a talk I gave at a […]
New “Canada at Ypres” tour added to site
I am pleased to have added a half-or one-day tour of Ypres, […]
Review of “Frank Speaking”
Frank Speaking: from Suvla to SchweidnitzEdited by Carole HopePublished by H&K Publishing […]
Review of “Catholic General”
Catholic General: the private wartime correspondence of Mahor-General Sir Cecil Edward Pereira, […]
Six miles from victory
With thanks to the Western Front Association for producing this video of […]
Review of “Gallipoli: the Egerton diaries and papers”
Gallipoli: the Egerton diaries and papersby David Rawpublished by Helion & Company […]
The du Cros Motor Ambulance Convoy
On 3 October 1914, newspapers ran a story describing how Sir Arthur […]
11th Royal Scots beat off enemy raid on the “Hampshire T” at Ploegsteert Wood
Background The 11th (Service) Battalion of the Royal Scots (Lothian Regiment) went […]