Category Archives: Diksmuide

Houthulst Belgian Military Cemetery

Posted on September 14, 2016 by Magicfingers

The colours of autumn stain the trees of the Forest of Houthulst as the evening sun begins to set.

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The Belgian Sector Part Twelve – Diksmuide

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Magicfingers

Our tour ends in Diksmuide, where the new Yser Tower looks down on the remains of the old Yser Tower.  All will be revealed.

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The Belgian Sector Part Eleven – The Trench of Death

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Magicfingers

No, not the Trench of Death, but one of the many water channels that criss-cross this part of Flanders.  This photograph shows you how close to the surface the water table is around here, and why trenches had to be … Continue reading →

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