World War One

Planning a visit to the Western Front has been both a daunting and exciting task. World War One has been an area of historical interest for me since I was …

The Battle of the Somme took place between 1 July and 18 November 1916. It was one of the largest battles of the First World War, in which more than …

1918 Mar 21Spring OffensiveSpring OffensiveThe German Army launched its Spring Offensive with a staggering 63 Divisions over a 110-kilometre front. There were three main attacks: Operation Michael, Operation Georgette and …

1917 Mar 01Withdrawal to the Hindenburg LineThe German Army made a tactical withdrawal to the Hindenburg Line, a heavily fortified series of defences they had been preparing for some months. …

1917 Jun 07Battle of MessinesBattle of MessinesWhile the I ANZAC Corps was recovering from Bullecourt, further to the north II ANZAC Corps formed the southernmost flank of the British attack …