With the British Army in Flanders & France

French Flanders: Fromelles Part Eight – Fromelles War Memorial

Posted on October 20, 2016 by Magicfingers

Just before we leave Fromelles, a visit to the village war memorial is, of course, mandatory. Continue reading →

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French Flanders: Fromelles Part Seven – Fromelles (Pheasant Wood) Military Cemetery

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Magicfingers

Remember the Dead

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French Flanders: Fromelles Part Six – The Australian Memorial Park

Posted on October 15, 2016 by Magicfingers

The Australian Memorial Park was opened on 5th July 1998 to commemorate the Australians who fought and died during the Battle of Fromelles in July 1916. Continue reading →

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French Flanders: Fromelles Part Five – V. C. Corner Australian Cemetery & Memorial

Posted on October 10, 2016 by Magicfingers

And so we find ourselves on the battlefield of Fromelles. Half a mile south east of Le Trou Aid Post Cemetery, this is V.C. Corner Australian Cemetery and, beyond the Cross of Sacrifice, the Australian Memorial that stands within. Continue reading →

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French Flanders: Fromelles Part Four – Le Trou Aid Post Cemetery

Posted on October 7, 2016 by Magicfingers

A short distance south of Rue-du-Bois Military Cemetery, and now just two miles from Fromelles and only half a mile from the front lines, our next stop is the beautiful Le Trou Aid Post Cemetery. Continue reading →

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