Thanks Paul. This was the location of the majority of my maternal grandfathers war. He was there from February 1916 until his battalion moved to the Somme in late August. His Battalion, the 29th Canadian Infantry (Tobin's Tigers) were heavily involved in the battles of St. Eloi and Mont Sorrel. I was privileged to walk the ground in the mid-2000s when I was stationed in Europe with NATO, and it was very moving to take my mum there to show her where her dad fought. In memory of his service - 422027 Pvt AD Batchelor, 29th CAN INF BN
Many thanks for this video. I was fortunate enough to go on a history field trip to Belgium as a 14yr old schoolboy and I remember visiting Hill 62 & Sanctuary Wood, it made an impression on me then and still does now. Incredible sacrifice made by the Canadians. 🙏
I have visited the area for 40 years and i can still not imagine the horror they all went through how any man came home and picked up his life is remarkable From Hell to Home again
Another outstanding video. Thank you! Bringing the war, experiences to light, makes you imagine just how it just have been, what the soldiers on both sides were going through physically and mentally. Thanks for sharing!
I have visited Mt Sorrell. I had no idea that the Canadian casualties were so high. I think we went to Maple Copse cemetery nearby. These walks are brilliant, Paul. Thanks again for all the information.
Paul can you do a video on the Bluff, grandad was there with the 7th Battalion CEF on July 27, 1916. The Germans detonated a mine and Grandad was blown out of the trench, 23 of his mates weren’t so lucky . Some were never found, the rest died at different aid stations back along the line. Lest we forget
Great video Paul. Hill 62 was suppose to be the location of the national war memorial but it was moved to Vimy. I'd like to make one point about the plan for more Brooding Soldier memorials. The main reason for the Brooding Soldier not being used at other locations was because of cost. The cubes were much cheaper. The national memorial at Vimy was way over budget so there was little room for more ornate memorials elsewhere.
Excellent vlog Paul. I’m intrigued about Mount Sorrel as I live near Mountsorrel in Leicestershire. Why was this part of the battlefield called Mount Sorrel?
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Thanks Paul. This was the location of the majority of my maternal grandfathers war. He was there from February 1916 until his battalion moved to the Somme in late August. His Battalion, the 29th Canadian Infantry (Tobin's Tigers) were heavily involved in the battles of St. Eloi and Mont Sorrel. I was privileged to walk the ground in the mid-2000s when I was stationed in Europe with NATO, and it was very moving to take my mum there to show her where her dad fought. In memory of his service - 422027 Pvt AD Batchelor, 29th CAN INF BN
Thanks for sharing your connection to this battlefield, Jim. Really interesting!
Fantastic job! Really enjoying these vlogs. Hard to fathom the fierce fighting over this small, muddy, and denuded piece of “so-called high ground”.
Thank you, Craig!
My grandfather fought here,5th canadien mounted rifles,Joseph Trombley,he was21 years and survived the war.he signed up in1915.
Thanks, really interesting to hear about your connection to the battle.
Great video. Thanks for sharing
Thank you!
Many thanks for this video. I was fortunate enough to go on a history field trip to Belgium as a 14yr old schoolboy and I remember visiting Hill 62 & Sanctuary Wood, it made an impression on me then and still does now. Incredible sacrifice made by the Canadians. 🙏
Glad it was of interest, more Canadian content coming soon.
I have visited the area for 40 years and i can still not imagine the horror they all went through how any man came home and picked up his life is remarkable From Hell to Home again
Yes, and it’s important to remember that isn’t it?
Another outstanding video. Thank you! Bringing the war, experiences to light, makes you imagine just how it just have been, what the soldiers on both sides were going through physically and mentally. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks, glad it was of interest!
Thx Paul.
Thanks.
Another fantastic video. Thanks Paul!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Nice one Paul. I was wandering around that area last August when I stayed at the Kasteelhof. So much to see in such a small area. Keep them coming 😁
Thanks - and yes those are fields full of history!
I have visited Mt Sorrell. I had no idea that the Canadian casualties were so high. I think we went to Maple Copse cemetery nearby.
These walks are brilliant, Paul. Thanks again for all the information.
Thank you, Keith!
Outstanding. Thanks!
Thanks JD!
Paul can you do a video on the Bluff, grandad was there with the 7th Battalion CEF on July 27, 1916. The Germans detonated a mine and Grandad was blown out of the trench, 23 of his mates weren’t so lucky . Some were never found, the rest died at different aid stations back along the line. Lest we forget
I will do one on the Bluff, yes. Hopefully later this year!
@@OldFrontLine thanks heading there early May
Great video Paul. Hill 62 was suppose to be the location of the national war memorial but it was moved to Vimy.
I'd like to make one point about the plan for more Brooding Soldier memorials. The main reason for the Brooding Soldier not being used at other locations was because of cost. The cubes were much cheaper. The national memorial at Vimy was way over budget so there was little room for more ornate memorials elsewhere.
Thanks, Brad.
Another terrific VLOG Paul! Thanks so much. Were there really Canadian soldiers who fought at Ypres>Somme>Vimy>3rd Ypres?? Incredible.
Yes indeed, The Journal of Private Fraser about Don Fraser in the 31st Canadians is an example of this! And thanks for the kind comments.
Great video Paul, Hill 62 is well worth a visit
Thanks, Bryan!
Thanks for the walk.
Thanks, Filip!
another excellent video......great work
Thank you!
Excellent vlog Paul. I’m intrigued about Mount Sorrel as I live near Mountsorrel in Leicestershire. Why was this part of the battlefield called Mount Sorrel?
The Leicestershire Territorials were there in 1915 and I believe it was named that by them?
Really good summary Paul! Curious to know whether the Germans would have been immediately aware of the death of Divisional Commander Mercer?
I very much doubt it, until it was announced in the press?
The Canadians kicked Ass often 😊
They were very much the Tip of the Spear in many battles of the Great War.