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 is wide-ranging, considering all fronts, and all nations involved in the conflict. Membership fees not only provide exclusive content and […]
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. These costs are covered to some extent by the small amount of advertising and affiliate links that I allow on […]
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 The 2/3rd North Midland Field Ambulance’s war diary reports the visit of King George V. It had just been withdrawn into the rear area after sustaining serious casualties (most captured as prisoners of war) in facing the German offensive which began […]
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”. On the same spot today, thanks to Google Maps. It can be matched to the 1918 photo by the tall […]
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 price of £19.99 but is now incredibly hard to find except on the used book market or as an e-book. […]
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” Magazine and TheGenealogist. The shows are excellent, with hundreds of visitors, dozens of exhibitors, talks, and so on. This year’s […]
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 Google Maps. Enjoy! The British Corps in France and Flanders
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 take their minds off the virus, I hope that you find this site valuable and helpful. You may also value […]
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