John S Posted 10 March , 2005 Share Posted 10 March , 2005 At Berts request in the other 'Salient in the Snow' thread some photos taken last weekend, hope there aren't too many for you. They are not all taken by me. First one the Football Field Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John S Posted 10 March , 2005 Author Share Posted 10 March , 2005 The Caterpillar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John S Posted 10 March , 2005 Author Share Posted 10 March , 2005 Hooge Crater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John S Posted 10 March , 2005 Author Share Posted 10 March , 2005 Ploegsteert Wood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John S Posted 10 March , 2005 Author Share Posted 10 March , 2005 Rifle House Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John S Posted 10 March , 2005 Author Share Posted 10 March , 2005 And finally Kemmel Chateau. Hope they were of interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianw Posted 10 March , 2005 Share Posted 10 March , 2005 Striking. Thanks for posting them. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salientpoints Posted 10 March , 2005 Share Posted 10 March , 2005 Noel Chavasse (5th March) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salientpoints Posted 10 March , 2005 Share Posted 10 March , 2005 Brandhoek New Military Cemetery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert Heyvaert Posted 11 March , 2005 Share Posted 11 March , 2005 Lovely John, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carninyj Posted 11 March , 2005 Share Posted 11 March , 2005 Thanks for the photos. It reminds one of just how cold it could be on the Western Front. Regards Carninyj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdajd Posted 11 March , 2005 Share Posted 11 March , 2005 Having never been to the Western Front or a WWI cemetary (its a dream I will someday fulfill) I had a question re: Brandhoek. In the picture it looks like (and it may just be the angle it was shot from)the headstones in the front row are touching while the ones behind have more space between them. Is this at all significant? Do the ones that are closer represent a mass grave? Just a quick question. BTW maybe its the snow, but the pics are pretty sobering. Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andigger Posted 11 March , 2005 Share Posted 11 March , 2005 Thanks for sharing, I especially like the soccer (football) field. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salientpoints Posted 11 March , 2005 Share Posted 11 March , 2005 Having never been to the Western Front or a WWI cemetary (its a dream I will someday fulfill) I had a question re: Brandhoek. In the picture it looks like (and it may just be the angle it was shot from)the headstones in the front row are touching while the ones behind have more space between them. Is this at all significant? Do the ones that are closer represent a mass grave? Just a quick question. BTW maybe its the snow, but the pics are pretty sobering. Jon Hi Jon, There are many threads on this topic on the forum, a quick search will give you details. Here's a quick link anyay http://1914-1918.org/forum/index.php?showtopic=14647 Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Oen Posted 12 March , 2005 Share Posted 12 March , 2005 Just wanted to let everyone know that Pal John S went out of his way and took some photo's and personally emailed them to me of my Great-Great- Uncle's headstone at LIJSSENTHOEK MILITARY CEMETERY while on this latest trip. You're a good man John....thanks again. JAY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyHollinger Posted 17 March , 2005 Share Posted 17 March , 2005 Great shots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul guthrie Posted 17 March , 2005 Share Posted 17 March , 2005 Headstones that touch do indicate mass burial though there are exceptions to all such generalizations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muerrisch Posted 17 March , 2005 Share Posted 17 March , 2005 Headstones that touch do indicate mass burial though there are exceptions to all such generalizations. and mass re-burial in the case of 2RWF at Pont du Hem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petroc Posted 17 March , 2005 Share Posted 17 March , 2005 Vimy in the snow? March '05 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petroc Posted 17 March , 2005 Share Posted 17 March , 2005 And the view from the top.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petroc Posted 17 March , 2005 Share Posted 17 March , 2005 'the infamous craters'! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petroc Posted 17 March , 2005 Share Posted 17 March , 2005 Terribly rude of me, I didn't give due recognition to my mate and fellow member of the annual battlefield tour party, Steve Williams, for the pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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