Skipman Posted 27 June , 2021 Share Posted 27 June , 2021 Saw this on twitter and this looks a fantastic way to use modern technology to view battlefields. May be well known to many but I have not seen it before. Interested in what you think. Looks fantastic. Battle Guide Virtual Tours Mike Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skipman Posted 28 June , 2021 Author Share Posted 28 June , 2021 Well don't knock me over in the rush. Is this old news to everyone. Is this not the future? Anyway have booked a catchup tour look forward to watching it. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMB1943 Posted 28 June , 2021 Share Posted 28 June , 2021 Mike, This is certainly news to me, so thanks for posting. I have just watched the introductory 5-min demo, and since I am never going to be able to take a live, feet-on-the-ground tour I certainly would call it a fantastic application of technology. Regards, JMB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skipman Posted 28 June , 2021 Author Share Posted 28 June , 2021 Thanks JMB. It looks great and I will watch one shortly (Kohima WW2) actually, but am sure the WW1 tours will be very useful. Looks like something other guides could do. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRANVILLE Posted 28 June , 2021 Share Posted 28 June , 2021 Brilliant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skipman Posted 28 June , 2021 Author Share Posted 28 June , 2021 There's another video here that shows what a tour would be like. Not sure if you have to register to see this but it shows just how useful this format can be. This video on the battle at Nimey and the retreat from Mons is really helpful in explaining the battle. Great stuff. Mike https://battleguide.co.uk/military-tours/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaz Posted 29 June , 2021 Share Posted 29 June , 2021 thanks Mike, on a week off this week otherwise would have been over for our third visit this year. will give me something to watch next week on nights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted 29 June , 2021 Share Posted 29 June , 2021 3 hours ago, chaz said: thanks Mike, on a week off this week otherwise would have been over for our third visit this year. will give me something to watch next week on nights. Can you watch them "on demand?" I got the impression they were just at set times, typically mid-a.m. or p.m. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skipman Posted 29 June , 2021 Author Share Posted 29 June , 2021 (edited) 7 hours ago, sassenach said: Can you watch them "on demand?" I got the impression they were just at set times, typically mid-a.m. or p.m. I'm not up to speed on it all yet. I wanted to watch one on Kohima but it was apparently a private tour. I think you choose a time to view and they give a few options. I have one in the bank as it were so will let you know when choose a tour. It looks a fantastic way to study though. Mike Edited 29 June , 2021 by Skipman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted 29 June , 2021 Share Posted 29 June , 2021 10 minutes ago, Skipman said: I'm not up to speed on it all yet. I wanted to watch one on Kohima but it was apparently a private tour. I think you choose a time to view and they give a few options. I have one in the bak as it were so will let you know when choose a tour. It looks a fantastic way to study though. Mike Reading a bit more it does seem to suggest that after completing the "tour" you can watch again for a limited time. But it's not entirely clear. I'd certainly be interested to know what you think if you use them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Linham Posted 29 June , 2021 Share Posted 29 June , 2021 There are six archived editions,, all of WW1 interest in the members section of the WFA website. Malcolm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harveyfletch Posted 29 June , 2021 Share Posted 29 June , 2021 I believe there are a limited amount of spaces if you wish to watch " live " . You have to register via the WFA , these have to be paid for . They are available to watch for free a couple of days later on the WFA website if you are a member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted 3 July , 2021 Share Posted 3 July , 2021 Just to say that I had an email from the tour company advising that from 11 July they would operate one tour per week instead of two. It will be on a Sunday at 1930. They also state that any tour that you book is accessible for a month, a point on which I, at least, wasn't clear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skipman Posted 3 July , 2021 Author Share Posted 3 July , 2021 I'm watching the 2nd Ypres one at 19.30 on Sunday. I wonder if they might make them available on DVD for future study. I will put it to them. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skipman Posted 4 July , 2021 Author Share Posted 4 July , 2021 Watched the Second Battle of Ypres virtual tour. Excellent, really enjoyed it and certainly helped to see the bigger picture. Well worth the £20 and I will definitely join other tours. Hopefully other WW1 experts can take up this new version of touring battlefields, using drones, google street view, Linesman etc Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skipman Posted 12 October , 2022 Author Share Posted 12 October , 2022 There are quite a number of Great War tours available on demand now, https://battleguide.co.uk/product-category/on-demand-tour/ Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianjonesncl Posted 12 October , 2022 Share Posted 12 October , 2022 On 04/07/2021 at 21:51, Skipman said: Watched the Second Battle of Ypres virtual tour. Excellent, really enjoyed it and certainly helped to see the bigger picture. Well worth the £20 and I will definitely join other tours. Hopefully other WW1 experts can take up this new version of touring battlefields, using drones, google street view, Linesman etc Mike Thanks for the recommendation. I missed the original post so great that have brought it back to prominence. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skipman Posted 3 June , 2023 Author Share Posted 3 June , 2023 “Good news from Battle Guide Virtual Tours "From June 19th all their public content is going to be delivered for free via their YouTube platform (www.youtube.com/@BattleGuideVT). If you have not visited, please do so and subscribe to that channel.” Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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