The Australian 5th Division Memorial stands on the Butte. I have visited this place three times, guided by McLachlan Battlefield Tours. As a very young boy, my grandfather would show me the bullet wound in the knee he received during the battle in Polygon Wood in 1917. My grandfather served in the 32nd Battalion 5th Division AIF. Lest We Forget.
Very good documentary. Thanks. Apparently one of the reasons the British always tried ‘one more push’ was because Haig had seen at the 1st Ypres that had the Germans gone one more time, they would have over run the British.
Slight correction, there is a NZ Memorial at Tyne Cot ( an uncle of mine is named on it ), and one at Messines as well. The government of the time wanted all NZ casualties recorded as close to where they fell as possible, which may explain why no NZ troops are named at the Menin Gate. Great vid as usual, keep it up.
They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old Age shall not weary them nor the years condemn At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them Lest we forget Chris, thank you for honouring them and maintaining them in the societal memory Lest we forget
Great video, thank you for making this. I’ve just been here to visit. My great grandfather fought on the outskirts of polygon wood at Joist farm with the 8th Leicesters a few days after the wood was taken by the Australians.
It was The 2rd Battalion Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry destroy the a Brigade of the Imperial Guards on 11th November 1914, This is still Battle Honour of Nun's Woods. The Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry was later 1st Battalion Royal Green Jackets.
What you might like (you may have seen it, sorry I have only watched part of this video and this is the first I have watched on this channel - I came over from your main one) to see is this site called the Yorkshire Trench and Dugout in Ypres. You should check it out when you are next in Europe if you havent already. Again, wouldn't be suprised if you have been there and maybe even on this channel is the Newfoundland Memorial park which is close to the Somme memorial in Thievpal. Hope tou or anyone who sees this comment finds it useful.
@@StoriesoftheGreatWar Interesting. I'm currently binge watching this channel 😅 so I am sure to come across it soon. I can't believe I didn't know about it until your recent community post.
@@StoriesoftheGreatWar Ah thank you. I have put it in my Watch later along with a few other videos on here. Looks like a lot of work has gone into these videos and I hope it pays off for you.
How do you find out where a British soilder served in WW1. I know my great great grandfather fought in France from his medal index card or whatever it is called.
I've always been fascinated with the story of the Lost Battalion. Somehow they exemplified the most admirable traits in the face of true horror. Then again I suppose one could say that for any war. Thank you Chris.
i juust got done watching your armchair historian of Passchendaele..... im just like astounded 275k allies and 200k Germans dead for literally nothing. Like thats almost as much as the civil war in america but instead of 4 years a few months. i just cannot comprehend that.
The Australian 5th Division Memorial stands on the Butte. I have visited this place three times, guided by McLachlan Battlefield Tours. As a very young boy, my grandfather would show me the bullet wound in the knee he received during the battle in Polygon Wood in 1917. My grandfather served in the 32nd Battalion 5th Division AIF. Lest We Forget.
My cousin (three times removed) also served in the 5th Division, but in 59th Battalion. KIA 27 Sep 1917
@@MrDampsterdam my great great uncle also served in the 59th. KIA 26th Sep 1917.
What a nightmare setting. It must have felt like you were at the ends of the Earth. Very well communicated!Positively a medieval battle at times.
I’m biased because I’m Australian but truly Chris you done a beautiful job with this Video 😢
Excellent video, I think we would all benefit from a video about "The Lost Battalion" if Chris chooses to make it.
Very good documentary. Thanks. Apparently one of the reasons the British always tried ‘one more push’ was because Haig had seen at the 1st Ypres that had the Germans gone one more time, they would have over run the British.
Yes. Exactly this.
Slight correction, there is a NZ Memorial at Tyne Cot ( an uncle of mine is named on it ), and one at Messines as well. The government of the time wanted all NZ casualties recorded as close to where they fell as possible, which may explain why no NZ troops are named at the Menin Gate. Great vid as usual, keep it up.
They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old
Age shall not weary them nor the years condemn
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them
Lest we forget
Chris, thank you for honouring them and maintaining them in the societal memory
Lest we forget
Chris, Yet again another great informative video, Polygon Wood is one of my favourite places on the Ypres Salient…. Thanks for sharing mate.
Really excellent! Thank you so much and hope there's much more to come.
Great video, thank you for making this. I’ve just been here to visit. My great grandfather fought on the outskirts of polygon wood at Joist farm with the 8th Leicesters a few days after the wood was taken by the Australians.
Very excited for your journey, brother. At this point, Simon Whistler better watch out.
Great viadeo, Chris. Thanks.
Gives me chills
Keep up the content! Love this channel.
It was The 2rd Battalion Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry destroy the a Brigade of the Imperial Guards on 11th November 1914, This is still Battle Honour of Nun's Woods. The Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry was later 1st Battalion Royal Green Jackets.
Just subscribed. Love your content!
What you might like (you may have seen it, sorry I have only watched part of this video and this is the first I have watched on this channel - I came over from your main one) to see is this site called the Yorkshire Trench and Dugout in Ypres.
You should check it out when you are next in Europe if you havent already.
Again, wouldn't be suprised if you have been there and maybe even on this channel is the Newfoundland Memorial park which is close to the Somme memorial in Thievpal.
Hope tou or anyone who sees this comment finds it useful.
Yes there's a video on here at Newfoundland Memorial Park. Part of my Somme series. I'll be visiting Yorkshire Trench in 2 weeks.
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Interesting. I'm currently binge watching this channel 😅 so I am sure to come across it soon. I can't believe I didn't know about it until your recent community post.
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Ah thank you. I have put it in my Watch later along with a few other videos on here.
Looks like a lot of work has gone into these videos and I hope it pays off for you.
How do you find out where a British soilder served in WW1. I know my great great grandfather fought in France from his medal index card or whatever it is called.
Find out what battalion he was in and when he joined, and you'll know where he was by looking at the unit history.
@@StoriesoftheGreatWar Thank you. I have always been told that he served in one of the battles of Ypres, now I can try to prove it.
His units history and battalion war diary.
Thank you.
Lest We Forget ❤
I'm knew to his channel, I'm currently watching his video about the "The Lost Battalion." Apologies lol
Full tour of the Lost Battalion site is coming. I recorded it in November when I was in France.
I've always been fascinated with the story of the Lost Battalion. Somehow they exemplified the most admirable traits in the face of true horror. Then again I suppose one could say that for any war. Thank you Chris.
Hey VTH, this doesn’t really have anything to do with WW1 but I was wondering if you had any U.S. Civil War book recommendations?
I was there and picked up a damaged granate thinking after all l was lucky that it didnt explode never touch it that,s what l learned
i juust got done watching your armchair historian of Passchendaele..... im just like astounded 275k allies and 200k Germans dead for literally nothing. Like thats almost as much as the civil war in america but instead of 4 years a few months. i just cannot comprehend that.
And in an area about the size of Washington DC.
@@StoriesoftheGreatWar thank you for more context... didnt realize that
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I was there and picked up a damaged granate thinking after all l was lucky that it didnt explode never touch it that,s what l learned