A year ago, I purchased the book ‘Tommy at Gommecourt’ for my own personal interest and as part of my ongoing interest in the actions and men of the 46th (North Midland) Divisions. The book is a compilation of the experiences of Private Thomas Higgins from Stoke-on-Trent, serving in the 1st/5th Battalion, North Staffordshire Regiment,Continue reading “Tommy at Gommecourt”
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What happened during the First World War? – July
1914 5th – Austria-Hungary seeks German support for a war against Serbia in case of Russian militarism. Germany gives assurances of support, the famous ‘blank cheque’. 23rd – The beginning of the ‘Black Week’. Austria-Hungary sends an ultimatum to Serbia, demanding (among other criteria) that Serbia formally and publicly condemn the “dangerous propaganda” against Austria-Hungary,Continue reading “What happened during the First World War? – July”
1st July 1916: A Diversion
Today is the anniversary of the First Day of the Battle of the Somme. There are any number of stories that I could have chosen to cover to honour this day. I could have done an overall view of the first day itself. Maybe focusing on a unit and their outcomes on the day. Instead,Continue reading “1st July 1916: A Diversion”
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