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Willem VS
June 11, 2025
Cycling
Sanctuary Wood Cemetery is a cemetery managed by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. The cemetery was established in 1915 and contains the graves of 1,989 soldiers, 1,353 of whom are unidentified. It was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens.
Sanctuary Wood itself was used by British troops in November 1914 as a shelter behind the front line. The wood was the scene of fierce fighting, most notably during the Battle of Mount Sorrel in June 1916, involving Canadian and German troops.
Sanctuary Wood itself was used by British troops in November 1914 as a shelter behind the front line. The wood was the scene of fierce fighting, most notably during the Battle of Mount Sorrel in June 1916, involving Canadian and German troops.
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•Willem VS
June 11, 2025
Cycling
An interesting anecdote concerns the grave of Lieutenant Gilbert Talbot of the Rifle Brigade, which is located in Plot 1, Row G. His death inspired the foundation of Talbot House in Poperinghe, a retirement home for soldiers, established by his brother Neville Talbot and Chaplain Philip 'Tubby' Clayton.
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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën
September 8, 2022
Cycling
Thank you CANADIANS for your courage and perseverance!
On June 2, 1916, fierce battles were fought between Germans and Canadians for this place, which was relatively quiet at the beginning …
On June 2, 1916, fierce battles were fought between Germans and Canadians for this place, which was relatively quiet at the beginning …
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