Ye gods, this is a busy period of the war. The gathering storm bursts over Aubers Ridge and Carency as the latest Entente offensive goes Continue reading Battle of Aubers Ridge | Second Artois | 09 May 1915
It’s the second day of the Battle of Neuve Chapelle, but that’s not all. We’re going to finish at the Dardanelles, but first we’re going Continue reading Bois du Biez | Mauquissart | 11 Mar 1915
The BEF takes its first serious offensive action in a long time today. Arguably since the start of the war, depending on how you feel Continue reading Battle of Neuve Chapelle | 10 Mar 1915
Eighteen hours to go until the start of the Battle of Neuve Chapelle. The heavy artillery is just arriving, right in the very nick of Continue reading Neuve Chapelle | 09 Mar 1915
British preparations for an attack at Neuve Chapelle are getting into high gear. The poilus are still shivering in the snowstorms at Perthes, waiting to Continue reading Heavy artillery | 14 Feb 1915