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25.01.2022 On St. Andrew's Day, we remember the contribution of the Scottish in the First World War in Flanders and highlight the London Scottish Memorial at Wytschaete. T...he London Scottish 1st Battalion was mobilised as soon as war broke out and engaged at Messines on Hallowe’en 31 October 1914, and it was the first Territorial infantry battalion in action against the Germans. The Battalion continued to serve in France and Flanders throughout the war and took part in all the major offences, including the last advance through Belgium, to become part of the Army of Occupation on the Rhine at Cologne. See more

25.01.2022 This week on the WW1 Western Front: November 23 1914 Ypres heavily bombard by the Germans, much damage done to the Cathedral and Cloth Hall. British trenches near Festubert attacked; some lost, but recovered. 1915 ... 1916 1917 British attack in the night and advance on line south-east of Ypres. Further advance on enemy positions west of Cambrai; British attack Bourlon Wood. Byng promoted to General. 1918 November 24 1914 Great Britain: Royal Warrant increasing pay of subordinate Army officers. 1915 1916 / 1917 Fierce fighting at Bourlon Wood and village; both change hands frequently. British gains neat Moeuvres, Queant, Bullecourt, and Banteux. Successful French attack on Verdun front. 1918 British and American troops reach German frontier. November 25 1914 Arras bombarded by the Germans. 1915 New recruiting campaign in Australia. Mr. Hughes, the Premier, announces voluntary enlistment will be adhered to; very successful results. 1916 1917 Strong German counter-attacks at Bourlon; enemy regain parts of the village. French attack in Samogneux district, north of Verdun; they take 800 prisoners. 1918 Marshal Foch enters Strasbourg. Five German battleships leave Firth of Forth for internment at Scapa Flow (Orkney Isles). Conference of German States at Berlin to consider future Government of Germany; opened by Herr Ebert. November 26 1914 German attacks on Missy-sur-Aisne and along the Yser Canal repulsed. 1915 Raid of 23 aeroplanes on German camp near Albert. 1916 1917 Heavy shelling about Ypres. 1918 Last German troops withdraw from Belgium. French troops cross German frontier. November 27 1914 Reims town and cathedral again bombarded. U.S.A.: President Wilson condemns bombardment of unfortified towns. 1915 German attack north of "Labyrinth" (Artois) repulsed. 1916 Zeppelin raid on north-east coast and north Midlands (England), two Zeppelins brought down. 4 killed, 37 injured. 1917 Severe village fighting at Fontaine Notre Dame and Bourlon; British line advanced and 500 prisoners taken; enemy attack west of Moeuvres repulsed. French success near Hill 344 (Verdun). 1918 Visit of King George to Paris. November 28 1914 Germans concentrate large forces for attacks on Arras. 1915 1916 Mid-day raid on London by one aeroplane (subsequently shot down in France). Ten injured. 1917 Enemy shell Bourlon Wood and Ypres front. 1918 Patrols of 2nd Cavalry Division reach German frontier near Beho (just north of northern point of Luxemburg). Kaiser signs formal deed of abdication. November 29 1914 Ypres: Strong German attack repulsed. Argonne: French complete recovery of nearly all territory taken by the Germans 15 September - 21 October. 1915 1916 1917 Slight British gain west of Bourlon Wood. Enemy attack Belgian positions near Aschhoop. Artillery activity in Ypres sector. 1918

24.01.2022 This week on the WW1 Western Front: November 2 1914 Germans withdraw from nearly the whole of the left bank of the Yser, and concentrate for attack on Ypres. British lines pierced at Neuve Chapelle, which the Germans re-occupy. 1915 General Maunoury succeeds General Gallieni as Military Governor of Paris....Continue reading

24.01.2022 This week on the WW1 Western Front: September 14 1914 Battle of the Aisne begins (continued till Sep. 28). Germans halt on the Aisne and north of Reims....Continue reading

23.01.2022 An all too familiar sight at Tyne Cot, Belgium. Rows of unknown soldiers. Of the almost 12,000 buried in Tyne Cot, almost 8,500 are unknown.

22.01.2022 A New Zealand perspective: http://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz//tei-WH1-Fran-t1-body1-d14.html

21.01.2022 Well done lad! Lieutenant General Sir John Monash congratulating a soldier of the 2nd Australian Division to whom he had just presented a decoration at the ceremony held near Camon. 13th July, 1918.

21.01.2022 WW1 Western Front is highlighting the 51st Highland Division for St. Andrew's Day. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/51st_(Highland)_Division

20.01.2022 On this (previous) week (and a bit) on the WW1 Western Front: August 24 1914 General Retreat from the Line of the Sambre and the Meuse; British fall back from Mons; Germans massacre civilians at Dinant and occupy Tournai, but driven from Malines; French offensive north of Nancy. 1915 French air raid into south Baden (Lorrach). 1916 Further British advance towards Thiepval (northern Somme)....Continue reading

19.01.2022 This week on the WW1 Western Front: September 21 1914 The Aisne: French recover Noyon and advance to Lassigny in effort to turn the German right wing. Troyon again attack....Continue reading

18.01.2022 This week WW1 Western Front remembers the Battle of Mont Saint-Quentin. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Mont_Saint-Quentin

18.01.2022 Thos week on the WW1 Western Front: November 9 1914 Ypres: Violent German attacks: British position again in danger. 1915 1916 Aerial battle between 30 British aeroplanes and 36 to 40 Germans near Bapaume....Continue reading

18.01.2022 This week on the WW1 Western Front: September 28 1914 Yser: Germans retake Lobartzyde. Neuve-Chapelle retaken by the British,...Continue reading

17.01.2022 *Important Announcement* The Ulster Memorial Tower, Thiepval was the first official memorial to be erected on the Western Front and was dedicated on 19th Novemb...er 1921 with an inauguration ceremony. The Somme Association will be holding a commemorative event on 19th November 2021 in the grounds of the Ulster Tower (time to be confirmed), to mark the 100th Anniversary of the opening of the Tower. To assist with logistics and safety, we require individuals and groups to complete an Expression of Interest form. This can be obtained by email Carol Walker at [email protected] Completed forms to be return by 27th November 2020. *Numbers will be limited.* Please share with anyone you think might be interested in attending this commemorative event in 2021. We Will Remember Them #UlsterTower100

16.01.2022 This week on the WW1 Western Front: November 9 1914 Ypres: Violent German attacks: British position again in danger. 1915 1916 Aerial battle between 30 British aeroplanes and 36 to 40 Germans near Bapaume....Continue reading

16.01.2022 A sad reality of the times.

15.01.2022 #OnThisDay in 1918, the Australian infantry took part in their final battle on the Western Front at Montbrehain in the Aisne. This action involved the 2nd Divis...ion’s 6th Infantry Brigade. It was also the first time the 2nd Pioneer Battalion, which specialised in road building and other light engineering tasks, was deployed in an infantry assault. At 6.05am, Australian troops launched an attack on the village to breach the final elaborate German defence system on the Beaurevoir Line. The Australians achieved their objectives at a cost of around 430 casualties. #LestWeForget Australian War Memorial

14.01.2022 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armistice_of_11_November_1918

13.01.2022 This month in 1914 the Germans began bombing the old walled city of Ypres in Belgium. Much damage was inflicted on the town and the 13th century Cloth Hall and St. Martins Cathedral.

11.01.2022 In accordance with French government directives concerning COVID-19, the Sir John Monash Centre is closed to the public from 30 October 2020 until further notic...e. We continue to review the situation and will publish updates on our website www.sjmc.gov.au and social media. For any further enquiries, please contact us at [email protected] We thank you for your understanding and apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

11.01.2022 This week on the WW1 Western Front: October 5 1914 Antwerp: Germans force the line of the Nethe at Duffel. Three British Naval Brigades reach Antwerp. 1915 British attack north of Loos and French attack in Champagne indecisive....Continue reading

08.01.2022 This week on the WW1 Western Front: November 16 1914 Rains and floods put a term to the struggles on the Yser: Fighting dies down round Ypres. Germans fail to cross the Aisne at Vailly. 1915 ...Continue reading

08.01.2022 This week on the WW1 Western Front: August 31 1914 - Germans reach Givet. French Army holds the line Aisne-La Vesle-Reims-Verdun....Continue reading

07.01.2022 This week on the WW1 Western Front: October 26 1914 Yser: German progress stopped: attack on Pervyse repulsed. Heavy fighting round Ypres, La Bassee and Arras. 1915 Fight for "La Courtine" continues; enemy attack fails....Continue reading

06.01.2022 This week on the WW1 Western Front: September 7 1914 Battle of the Marne (continued). Struggle on the Ourcq and Petit-Morin. Mauberge captured by the Germans with many prisoners and guns. Sir John French's first despatch (published on 9th). 1915 Belgian coast (Westeinde and Ostend) bombarded by British and French fleets. French aeroplane squadron bombs Freiburg, Lens, Saarburg, etc.; Zeppelin raid on east coast of England, 50 casualties, 7 killed....Continue reading