The army history of author Clive Staples Lewis (C. S. Lewis)
I wrote this as long ago as 2003! If I remember correctly it was for someone who was writing a biography of the author, C. S. Lewis. It is very easy to find references to…
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Discussion forum added to LLT
Visitors to this site will find a new item in the main (black) menu that runs across the top of each page. This takes you into a discussion forum space. Please have a play with…
Proclamation of an Irish Republic, April 1916 – official British despatches
Following the nationalist uprising and proclamation of an Irish Republic, April 1916 – see the official British despatches
Legends, myths and realities of the Christmas truce, 1914
The article on the truce which has been in this site for many years has now undergone a thorough expansion: see http://www.longlongtrail.co.uk/battles/battles-of-the-western-front-in-france-and-flanders/winter-operations-1914-15-western-front/legends-myths-and-realities-the-christmas-truce-1914/
How many battalions held the Western Front?
A report considered by the British War Cabinet held on 30 December 1916 included details of the relative infantry manpower on the Western Front in France and Flanders at that time: British front (Boesinghe to…
Removal of “Feedback” tab from this site
A note for visitors: the “feedback” tab that previously appeared on the right-hand side of this website has been removed. The tab was added for visitors to point out errors or make suggestions about the site. I am…
How to find a soldier’s number
Millions of men served in the army. You need to do everything you can to make sure that you can spot your man from among others. Certainly you can begin to look for his military…
Was the Australian Official History more truthful than the British?
This article was originally an essay submitted as part of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in the course of British First World War Studies at the University of Birmingham Centre for…
Renumbering of soldiers on arrival in theatre of war
From 1916 onwards it became common for an infantry man to be transferred to a different regiment or corps when he arrived in France. This required him to be issued with a new number. Army…
The Salonika Campaign Society
The Salonika Campaign Society is an excellent association for anyone interested in the campaign in Salonika during the Great War. Full adult UK membership costs only £10 per year, for which you receive copies of…