Mont Kemmel

Posted on November 9, 2018 by Magicfingers

‘Twas a nice day at the Kemmelberg today.

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The Somme – Fricourt German Military Cemetery

Posted on November 5, 2018 by Magicfingers

The village of Fricourt was a heavily fortified section of the German front line defenses prior to the Battle of the Somme in July 1916. Continue reading →

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The Somme – Auchonvillers: Ocean Villas Tea Rooms Museum

Posted on October 31, 2018 by Magicfingers

Still in Auchonvillers, just three hundred yards from our previous stop at the communal cemetery, here we are back at Ocean Villas Tea Rooms run by the ever-welcoming Avril Williams (inset: Duncan Senior and others tuck in on a previous visit).  Continue reading →

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The Somme – Auchonvillers Communal Cemetery

Posted on October 26, 2018 by Magicfingers

The unassuming entrance to Auchonvillers Communal Cemetery, with the ubiquitous dark green CWGC sign telling us that we really should take a look within. Continue reading →

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Somme American Cemetery

Posted on October 20, 2018 by Magicfingers

Somme American Cemetery was originally established as a temporary burial ground during the last weeks of the war.  Continue reading →

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The Somme – An Afternoon in Péronne: Péronne War Memorial

Posted on October 15, 2018 by Magicfingers

Here we are in Péronne on a beautiful spring afternoon with, what’s more, just enough time to show you a few things of interest in the town.  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.  Continue reading →

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