Author Archives: Magicfingers

‘Kultur’

Posted on June 22, 2022 by Magicfingers

‘Certain severities are indispensable in war, nay, more, the only true humanity very often lies in a ruthless application of them.’ In 1917 two books, entitled ‘The Retreat from Mons’ & ‘The Marne and After’, written by a major in … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Documents, Maps & Artwork | 7 Comments

Strazeele War Memorial

Posted on June 19, 2022 by Magicfingers

A fine spring day in May 2022.  We are in Strazeele.  Where is Strazeele, I hear you cry? 

Posted in French War Memorials | 14 Comments

Mouscron – The Carrier Memorial at Risquons-Tout

Posted on June 13, 2022 by Magicfingers

On 25th May 1940, on the western outskirts of Mouscron, at the little village, at the time, of Risquons-Tout, the 1st Bn. East Surrey Regiment fought a minor defensive battle before continuing the retreat towards Dunkirk. 

Posted in World War II | 6 Comments

Mouscron Communal Cemetery & War Memorial

Posted on June 10, 2022 by Magicfingers

I see no CWGC sign outside these cemetery gates, so it’s a good job I’d done my research. 

Posted in Belgian Military Cemeteries, Belgian War Memorials | 16 Comments

The Wizernes Bunker Complex – La Coupole

Posted on June 4, 2022 by Magicfingers

So, we have a huge concrete dome structure up on a hill which, whatever its purpose, doesn’t look quite right, does it?

Posted in World War II | 8 Comments

La Plaine Au Bois – The Wormhoudt Massacre

Posted on May 28, 2022 by Magicfingers

Now, there’s a peaceful, pastoral, scene for you.

Posted in World War II | 30 Comments

World War II in Flanders Fields

Posted on May 15, 2022 by Magicfingers

Twenty nine months on, and at last I found myself back on the battlefields again. 

Posted in Miscellaneous, World War II | 18 Comments