Walking Through Flanders Fields
Two poignant trails past WWI cemeteries and memorials.
Flanders Fields
Flanders Fields – the area of Flanders where the Allied armies dug in against the invading Germans in the First World War – is known throughout the world. It’s a symbol of the needless suffering and devastation caused by war. But it’s more than a symbol. It’s an area where people lived and still live today. Here are some posts that put the spotlight on this fascinating area of Belgium.
Who Were The Canadians in Belgium, 1914-18?
An exhibition at the In Flanders Fields Museum in Ypres focuses on the contribution of Canadian soldiers in the First World War
Memorial Museum Passchendaele 1917 – The Battle
Learn the story of the 1917 Battle of Passchendaele.
Talbot House, Poperinge – A Place of Rest in War
Visit the famous soldiers’ refuge, still welcoming visitors today.
Armistice Day 1918: What Happened Next?
Armistice Day 1918 marked the end of the First World War. We tend to think “phew, that was that!” and believe that people could finally get “back to normal”. But to the Flemish returning to Flanders Fields, they were greeted by desolation and danger. It marked the start of a huge clear-up of the devastated landscape.
The Tragic Tale of Animals In The First World War
The horror of war extends beyond the human tragedy. Over 8 million horses died during the First World War
How did World War 1 start?
What led to 16 million people losing their lives? And what were the key battles in Flanders, Belgium?
World War One battlefield Tour Guides
If you want to visit the key battlefields around Ypres, you can do it yourself. But enlisting the help of one of the many specialist… Read More »World War One battlefield Tour Guides