Author Archives: Magicfingers

The Dunkirk Evacuation – Bray Dunes

Posted on July 3, 2022 by Magicfingers

Looking west along the Channel coast from Bray Dunes, Dunkirk just visible on the horizon, directly above the information board. 

Posted in Dunkirk WW II, World War II | 31 Comments

Esquelmes War Cemetery

Posted on June 29, 2022 by Magicfingers

We are now heading through France towards the Channel coast and Dunkirk, but on our way, our schedule includes a stop to pay our respects to some of the men whose bravery held up the Germans in May 1940, and … Continue reading →

Posted in World War II | 12 Comments

Elsegem Churchyard & Roll of Honour

Posted on June 25, 2022 by Magicfingers

Elsegem is twenty eight miles almost due east of Ypres.

Posted in Belgian War Memorials | 8 Comments

‘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