Today’s addition to the Long, Long Trail’s gazetteer of the Western Front is about Brandhoek, a hamlet between Ypres and Poperinge that developed into a major medical centre. See Gazetteer of the Western Front: Brandhoek
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I used to greatly enjoy the seminars organised by the Western Front Association and attended them each year from 1992 to 2001. In many ways they encouraged my interest in the subject and built my…
Get one while you can! I have acquired a few new copies of my first book, “The Battle for Flanders: German defeat on the Lys 1918“, and am offering them at a very reasonable price….
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Brian Morris, 22 January 1937 – 15 June 2018 It is with much regret that I report the recent death of long-term Western Front Association member Brian Morris, following serious illness. He was a close friend…
Latest addition to the site: the story of the French village of Borre near Hazebouck Gazetteer of the Western Front: Borre
The introduction of compulsory military service in 1916 brought with it a need to consider the rights of men who had genuine objection to such service on moral, religious or political grounds. Certain parts of…
I have acquired some copies of my two latest books from the publisher and can offer them at a great price. Each book currently sells for £12.48 plus postage at Amazon and has a cover…
I am very pleased to report today that I have received the first printed copies of my new book. Produced by Pen & Sword for the “Battleground” series, it covers the southern half of the…