Category Archives: Shot at Dawn

The 8th East Surreys at Montauban – Billie Nevill & Carnoy Military Cemetery

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Magicfingers

One of the most famous incidents of the Battle of the Somme, indeed of the Great War itself, took place here in these fields at the southern end of the British-held sector of the Somme exactly one hundred years ago … Continue reading →

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French Flanders: The Nursery Part Twelve – La Chapelle d’Armentières Communal Cemetery

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Magicfingers

By the time we reach La Chapelle d’Armentières Communal Cemetery, the weather is at its worst.

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French Flanders: The Nursery Part One – Y Farm Military Cemetery

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Magicfingers

You may remember, a little while ago now, that we visited six cemeteries that lie between Ploegsteert Wood and the Franco-Belgian border, which, in this part of Flanders, follows the course of the River Lys (or Leie, if you prefer).  … Continue reading →

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The Belgian Sector Addendum 2 – Coxyde Military Cemetery

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Magicfingers

Coxyde Military Cemetery, some four miles to the west of Nieuwpoort, is the last resting place of more than 1500 British soldiers, sailors and airmen of the Great War, as well as 155 from the Second World War.

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A Tour of Zillebeke Part Ten – Perth Cemetery (China Wall)

Posted on November 18, 2014 by Magicfingers

You may remember, way back in Part Two of this tour, that I mentioned that we would find ourselves north east of Zillebeke Lake later in the year, and as you can see, we most certainly have! Sited next to … Continue reading →

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Ypres Reservoir Cemetery

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Magicfingers

Evening in Ieper, and snow begins to fall as we arrive at the gates of Ypres Reservoir Cemetery.

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A Tour of Potijze Part Five – Aeroplane Cemetery

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Magicfingers

Two hundred and fifty yards east of St. Charles de Potyze, the final stop on our tour is Aeroplane Cemetery, so called because in 1917 the wreck of an aeroplane lay near to where the Cross of Sacrifice now stands.

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