Somme Battlefield Tour - Trenches at Newfoundland Memorial Park

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HistoryInYourHand

HistoryInYourHand

Күн бұрын

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@newfieocean
@newfieocean Жыл бұрын
This is THE defining moment for Newfoundland and our culture. As a Newfoundlander, from Newfoundlanders, thank you!
@historyinyourhand1787
@historyinyourhand1787 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for checking it out
@newfieocean
@newfieocean Жыл бұрын
"It was a magnificent display of trained and disciplined valour, and its assault only failed of success because dead men can advance no further." - Major-General Sir Beauvoir de Lisle
@pistolpete6114
@pistolpete6114 6 ай бұрын
I visited there when we lived in Germany. I especially liked the kids/guides that would come from Canada and act as tour guides. They were super nice and very informative. The things that struck me was how close the front lines were to each other. If I remember correctly, I was told that the Caribou at the monument faces towards Canada and it is crying for the dead soldiers. I know for a fact that it faced the German line and its stands was very erect in a defiant stance. I went to Vimi later in the day. I'm a history buff. I met a lot of people from all over the world there. I will go back.
@marycahill546
@marycahill546 5 ай бұрын
July 1, 2024. Today the unknown soldier of Newfoundland was interred at St. Johns War Memorial. Finally, from death on the Beaumont Hamel battlefield, he has returned home.
@PeedarTragedy
@PeedarTragedy 5 ай бұрын
It was such a reverent service. It felt like Canada, after 75 years, has finally accepted us as a part of them fully and finally given us respect. My great great uncle died in this battle. Luckily he was one of the few who had a body returned home.
@gcframp3392
@gcframp3392 Жыл бұрын
Being from Newfoundland thank you for the video, very informative. What happened there that day still resonates today. Also, a matching Caribou monument is in Bowring Park, St Johns.
@VintageJohnstown1
@VintageJohnstown1 Жыл бұрын
Again, I love how you we can see for ourselves thru your shots the elevations of the battlefield. It helps the understanding of the situations both sides we in.
@sheilahall9814
@sheilahall9814 Жыл бұрын
I really like how you included an overhead view near the beginning of the video. It made it easier to understand the layout of the trenches and the Danger Tree.
@historyinyourhand1787
@historyinyourhand1787 Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@SandervkHistory
@SandervkHistory Жыл бұрын
Great video again mate!
@historyinyourhand1787
@historyinyourhand1787 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for checking it out mate 👊
@thenoworriesnomad
@thenoworriesnomad Жыл бұрын
God Bless Them All...
@FilipDePreter
@FilipDePreter Жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks. A place absolutely worth visiting.
@alex4833
@alex4833 Жыл бұрын
Great video, Rob. It was heartwrenching to hear about how many casualties there were. I really appreciate the information you provided and how you showed it through your video of the battlefield. I've learned a bit about the Battle of the Somme before, but I found your video super helpful too as I'm more of a visual learner. I also like how you clarified which area was the front line (and how a trench was dug later). Great narration. I like how your channel and Battle Guide's channel do a great job in showing the battlefields. Very somber shots of the cemetery. I know that in many wars, there are often times in which soldiers are buried and not identified, but it always saddens me when I see that, like we have here. Great shots. You did a great job in showing why the attack was unsuccessful. It's great how you were able to get to the battlefield early and not have to deal with crowds :). Superb video. Keep up the awesome work. Have a great Friday and weekend, Rob! :). Take care :).
@historyinyourhand1787
@historyinyourhand1787 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Alex - I appreciate you as always
@alex4833
@alex4833 Жыл бұрын
@@historyinyourhand1787 I appreciate you too, Rob :) You do a great job and I like how you share your passion for history (and your knowledge) with us. :). Take care :).
@OldFrontLine
@OldFrontLine Жыл бұрын
Great walkaround but I think once you get beyond the Somme into the French sectors, you might rethink the idea that this is the best preserved part of the Western Front!
@historyinyourhand1787
@historyinyourhand1787 Жыл бұрын
I think you're right Paul - I probably was thinking Somme rather than Western Front there. I'm heading to Verdun area in November, really looking forward to that
@yeneracay2368
@yeneracay2368 6 ай бұрын
Canada Newfoundland 1915 Gallipoli Peninsula Suvla Bay Coribou Hill 10 🇨🇦
@shawnhierlihy3690
@shawnhierlihy3690 4 ай бұрын
Very few families have not been impacted by The Somme. After day 1 Haig should have been immediately dismissed for gross incompetence.
@anthonycoffer3633
@anthonycoffer3633 Жыл бұрын
Sorry this might be a dumb question but just wondering if there’s unexploded shells on the battlefield? Is that y some parts u can’t walk on it?
@historyinyourhand1787
@historyinyourhand1787 Жыл бұрын
Not a dumb question at all - yes there is definitely and yeah that's why some of the sections are fencing off for safety. That's also why there are sheep there to 'mow' the grass.. too dangerous to use a mechanical mower
@anthonycoffer3633
@anthonycoffer3633 Жыл бұрын
@@historyinyourhand1787 ok yeah I noticed that some of it was fenced off when visiting there do they tell visitors to not cross the fence? Not to be too funny but I guess it’s better to put sheep at risk than a person to cut the grass huh lol
@thenoworriesnomad
@thenoworriesnomad Жыл бұрын
As always 👍👍, Would you know why 2 soldiers from different regiments and countries are buried in the same grave as @ 14.43secs?
@jamiemahar7655
@jamiemahar7655 7 ай бұрын
After the war, they cleared the battlefield of the bodies left in No Man's Land. After months/years of decomposing, the remains of two different soldiers sometimes became mixed, so they buried them together.
@mabbrey
@mabbrey Жыл бұрын
dread to think what happened poor souls
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