Author Archives: Magicfingers

Shottermill (St. Stephen) Churchyard

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Magicfingers

Nice church, although nothing of a military bent to be found within, and an interesting churchyard too, by the looks of it. Still non-military, but somewhat curious, this fallen cross resembles, perhaps, the sort of memorial more likely to be … Continue reading →

Posted in Surrey, U.K. Churches, Memorials & Cemeteries - Back in Blighty | 2 Comments

The Rifle Grenade Part Five – The German M14 Gewehrgranate

Posted on March 13, 2025 by Magicfingers

This is the M14 Gewehrgranate, the replacement for the M13, and the rifle grenade that would serve the German Army for much of the war, although technological advancements – the introduction of pneumatic grenade launchers and small trench mortars – … Continue reading →

Posted in German Grenades, Rifle Grenades, Weaponry & Relics | 2 Comments

Packhorse Farm Shrine Cemetery

Posted on February 16, 2025 by Magicfingers

This is one of those Flanders cemeteries that not only has few visitors, but my guess is that many of you have never heard of it. 

Posted in Wulvergem | 17 Comments

The Leeming Portable and Collapsible Aerial Ropeway

Posted on February 4, 2025 by Magicfingers

My guess is that you won’t have seen any of these photographs before.  And, from a thrill-a-minute point of view, possibly won’t be in too much of a hurry to see them again.  On the other hand, you might find … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | 2 Comments

Pond Farm Cemetery

Posted on January 26, 2025 by Magicfingers

Another beautiful Flanders day, and a CWGC signpost.  Looks promising. 

Posted in Wulvergem | 11 Comments

Wulverghem-Lindenhoek Road Military Cemetery

Posted on January 1, 2025 by Magicfingers

The leaves are turning in Flanders Fields. 

Posted in Wulvergem | 6 Comments

The Foster-Daimler Tractor

Posted on December 20, 2024 by Magicfingers

Apparently, kids of my generation liked tractors.  I couldn’t have cared less.  They just looked old and I was interested in new.  But I find I quite like them now, at least those used for military purposes in the Great … Continue reading →

Posted in Army Service Corps | 2 Comments