Category Archives: Vlamertinge

The Vlamertinge Burial Grounds Part Two – Brandhoek New Military Cemetery

Posted on August 29, 2020 by Magicfingers

In July 1917, as preparations for the forthcoming Third Battle of Ypres continued, three casualty clearing stations were moved into the Brandhoek area, and as the month drew to a close, two new cemeteries were opened close to the site … Continue reading →

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The Vlamertinge Burial Grounds Part One – Brandhoek Military Cemetery

Posted on August 21, 2020 by Magicfingers

A couple of miles east of the outskirts of modern Poperinge, on the old Ieper (Ypres) road that the soldiers used a hundred years ago as they marched to and from the front lines, familiar green signposts invite us to … Continue reading →

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Red Farm Military Cemetery

Posted on December 22, 2019 by Magicfingers

Update June 2020: Before you go any further, you should know that this post has since been superseded by a newer Red Farm Military Cemetery post as further research has revealed more details about what happened here, which have changed … Continue reading →

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Le Verguier & Maissemy – Two Stories of 1918

Posted on October 10, 2018 by Magicfingers

Just a few photos of rolling hills this post.  And two stories, one of defence, and one of attack. 

Posted in 1918 - The Allied Advance East, Victoria Cross, Vlamertinge | 37 Comments