On 23 November 1914 the British and German armies in Flanders hunkered down for what the British government’s Battles Nomenclature […]

This post marks 19 November 1916 when the Battle of the Somme finally ended after months of brutal fighting. It reflects on the enormous casualties and how units from the Ypres Salient were drawn south to the Somme and back again, encouraging visitors to link tours of the Somme memorials with remembrance in Flanders.

In November 1914 inexperienced German student volunteers were ordered to assault Allied positions near Gheluvelt. The attack failed disastrously and became known as the “Massacre of the Innocents,” a poignant symbol of youthful sacrifice. Visit Gheluvelt Park and nearby cemeteries to reflect on the human cost of war.

Canadian troops advanced toward Mons on 9 November 1918, anticipating the end of World War I. Today visitors can explore the Route of Remembrance and the Mons Memorial Museum to learn about the last days of the war.