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10:03 | the dark lines moving rapidly up/down the screen are likely due to electromagnetic interference, which is a sign of spirit/paranormal activity

Like the narrator this brings a tear to my eye and puts a frog in my throat ... born and bred in accrington and to this day it still cuts deep here after all this time

My great grandfather is buried in the cemetery in Wimeraux, a few plots from the John McCrae plot. Among his effects, medals, insignia etc, is a silk poppy. Maybe from the original issue in Canada? He died of wounds at the end of May 1915.

Never never go in these woods after dark never.

I don’t know how you read In Flanders Field without crying. One of the most moving pieces of writing ever written. 😢

Correction - the photo shown is NOT in fact a photo of Valentine Strudwick. It was misattributed to him in the source where I found it.

Thanks Chris. God bless, Rob

I have a different analysis on RM Joe Strudwick. I think if you asked him, he’d say he died a man.

Great video, Chris. Sensitive as always. Love your WW1 content, wish they were longer

Brilliant video, many thanks

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its amazing to see the emotion while he tells these stories, chris tearing up as he read the casualties makes it even more powerful

What a true gent.

From another accrington lad that lost family in the great war ....may God bless you ... accrington holds dear to our hearts the accrington pals . Literally every family in the town was decimated in the onslaught of ww1

Having visited that cafe and museum a number of times over the years I'm glad to see all the donations made has allowed the completion of the landlords dream. I'll certainly have to visit time I'm on a battlefield tour. Just another sign of the respect and regard of the French public for those who sacrificed all defend France.

Lest we forget.

Australia never sank to the level of barbarity to execute its soldiers. Their enlistment was voluntary, they were paid six times the British wage, and despite suffering the highest casualty rate of the Allies they kept turning up for more. That’s what an advanced democracy is about, not punitive and backward as the Europeans were.

No win situation shot by enemy and own side Thought only the russians Did it Wouldn't happen in vietnam war ...officers were fragged!

Love your content and how you present

2014 I went to Flat Iron cemetery to say thank you to all those poor lads who didn't have a choice and gave their lives so that I had a choice in my life.

Thank you. My paternal grandfather was fortunate enough to survive WW1. Lancastrian pals battn. Oral, family history, is at best a little sketchy, as folk didn't like to talk about it. I'm currently trying to research and dig. Wasn't invalided off, The Somme. That much, I know. Another "theatre". Search: Sabaton 1916. Sad. Proceed with caution! Books: Covenant With Death - John Harris The 1st day of The Somme. - Martin Middlebrook.

This war separated the 19th from the 20th century, much as 9/11 ended the conception of the 20th century. I 100% agree with you on this war defining the 20th.

Lions led by Donkeys...all those boys massacred

Thanks for sharing Chris. Dear God, please forgive us.

What a privilege it must be to return his identity to one of these brave young men from so long ago. The CWGC do an astonishing job.

My family is fortunate not to have a family member commemorated here, but there are many thousands who are not so lucky. We must remember them.

Hi, I found your channel while doing research on my two relatives lost in the battle of Passendaele. At the end of May I visited Ypres and coincidentally was at the wreath laying ceremony you attended. (I didn’t make the connection until seeing your photo and remembering seeing someone wearing a blue beret.) I have a video of all the wreath laying that evening, which of course includes yours. You are welcome to have a copy. Thanks

Thank you.

War is hell

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This video hits just as hard the second time as it did when I first watched it on Vlogging Through History. The stories of these men are important and shouldn't be forgotten. I can't even imagine being a loyal soldier who has fought bravely and courageously, to be murdered by your own government for the crime of having PTSD, or for the crime of being human and feeling grief over the loss of a brother. Douglas Haig, for all the good he did, is guilty of the deaths of these men, and his legacy should never be remembered without mentioning the blood on his hands. He had the chance to do the right thing, and he decided that the lives of men mean nothing in the face of making a point.

Rest in peace, Mr. Lloyd. You won't be forgotten

Thank you for sharing. 22 sets of brothers😢😢

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😢😢😢 130,000 men plus thousands never found. Thank you for sharing

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wow thank you

amazing

appreciate you!

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Touchy and difficult subject. Well doen Chris.

A remarkable man at a desperate time

My great grandad was one of the 14 men who survived there, amazing to see exactly what he saw when he went over and fought for that hill. thank you very much for making this video

You visit where I cannot visit and I observe that you feel as I would at these cemeteries. I would be overcome with emotion. I appreciate your work. These men will be remembered and when you recite their story it reinforces the memory and honors them the way they deserve to be honored. Thank you and God bless you.

As a comparison, since 1865 the US Army has executed only one soldier for desertion. That was in January of 1945. The soldier was given a dishonorable discharge, shot by firing squad, and buried in unconsecrated ground with only a number to mark the grave.

my favorite story from your other channel. glad to watch it here as well.

Even a total moron can tell the difference between a real and blank round.