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Royal Engineers bridging a stream sometime in 1917.  Around 25,000 strong at the start of the war, the R.E. had expanded to well over 300,000 men by 1918. 

Grenadier Guards reservists await their medical examinations in August 1914. 

British cavalry pictured at Nery during the retreat from Mons, the photograph probably taken on 1st September 1914. 

So it’s a new year, and, thank heavens, 2020 is behind us.  Lots of interesting stuff coming this year, whether I manage to get across the Channel or not, because there are still loads of places I have visited that … Continue reading →