Yesterday (8 September 2020) saw the launch of a new organisation. The group states that it “was founded as a non-profit organisation to promote education on, and commemoration of the First World War. Our approach…
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This website is offered free to use. It always has been. But it does cost money to operate. Domain renewal fees, hosting and a website security service add up and are on a rising trend….
Cambligneul lies west of Souchez and the Vimy Ridge, near the village of Camblain-l’Abbé. The 2/3rd North Midland Field Ambulance’s war diary reports the visit of King George V. It had just been withdrawn into…
Links Gazetteer of the Western Front
This photograph of British troops passing through the Somme village of Hénencourt was taken by Second Leiutenant David McLellan on 26 March 1918, during the retreat in the face of the German offensive operation “Michael”….
I have acquired the very last few new copies of my book “The Battle for Flanders: German defeat on the Lys, 1918” and can offer them at a great price. The book has a cover…
For several years I have been pleased to be invited to talk and participate as a “military expert” at family history shows organised by the company S&N Genealogy and its associated services “Discover your Ancestors”…
Launching today, a major new addition to the Long, Long Trail. The locations, commanding officers and battle histories of every British Corps that served in France and Flanders. Explanations of what a Corps was. Links…
To all those visiting the Long, Long Trail I give you my warmest welcome and best wishes during these troubling times. For those who are in isolation and in need of things to do and…
During November 2019 the Long, Long Trail welcomed a total of 59,267 unique visitors. Some came back for more, registering a total of 75,134 visits. Not bad for a hobby site! #lifeswork #labouroflove