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…
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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…
Readers may find this article on the primary British and Commonwealth base at Le Havre and Harfleur to be of interest.
I have begun to add a series of video tutorials to the Long, Long Trail, to help in your research of British and Commonwealth soldiers of the First World War. See Videos
During 1917 the various Yeomanry units that were in training at home underwent a considerable reorganisation. See full details at Reorganisation of Yeomanry at home, 1917
Details of Fauquissart and its place in the history of the Great War has now been added to the Long, Long Trail’s gazetteer of the Western Front: Fauquissart
A chronology or timeline of the principal events of the Great War has been added to the Long, Long Trail. It covers, month by month, the period from August 1914 to November 1918. See Chronology…