Category Archives: World War II

Arras – London Cemetery, Neuville Vitasse

Posted on January 6, 2023 by Magicfingers

How about we start the New Year with a random cemetery visit?  I happened to find myself here last summer, at this burial ground a few miles south east of Arras – I’ll show you a map in a while … Continue reading →

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From Dickebusch Lake to St. Eloi Part Six – Bus House Cemetery

Posted on October 22, 2022 by Magicfingers

A beautiful Flanders day, and a cemetery.  Perfect! 

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The Dunkirk Memorial to the Missing & Dunkirk Town Cemetery

Posted on July 23, 2022 by Magicfingers

Entrance to the Commonwealth War Graves section of Dunkirk Town Cemetery. 

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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 →

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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. 

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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?

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La Plaine Au Bois – The Wormhoudt Massacre

Posted on May 28, 2022 by Magicfingers

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

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