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Hénencourt then and now
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”….
Want one of the very last copies of my first book?
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…
“Family History Show Online” terrific success
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”…
Major new addition to the site: the British Corps in France and Flanders
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…
Stay safe and healthy: thanks and best wishes from Chris Baker
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…
A note for posterity: November 2019 site visitors
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
New article on a much-visited location: Brandhoek
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
Amazon links to be removed from the Long, Long Trail
For many years, payments received from Amazon have helped keep this website alive. Any time a user clicks through one of the affiliate links and then buys something from Amazon, a small cash payment has…
The annual WFA weekend seminars at Abergavenny
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…