Category Archives: Loos
The story behind a lone headstone
To a passer-by, the headstone situated in the middle of the field might seem out of place, particularly if they are not aware of the history of the local area. But there are very few passers-by, for this is not … Continue reading
Posted in 1916, CWGC, Loos, Remembrance, Research, WW1
Tagged Commonwealth War Graves Commission, CWGC, Hohenzollern, Remembrance, Shellshock
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The Battle of Loos
Today marks the 97th anniversary of the start of the Battle of Loos, the British ‘big push’ of 1915. The battle was the first time some of Kitchener’s volunteers saw action – for many it would also be the last. … Continue reading
Posted in Gas, Loos, WW1
Tagged 1915, East Surrey, Gas, Loos, Propaganda, Queens, Surrey, WW1
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