Walking the Ypres Salient with Mat McLachlan: Part 3

[@matts7377]

There are many channels that covers WW1 in depth but this one is the best one I’ve found. I like that Mat tells the stories from both perspectives. Keep up the fantastic work Mat.

[@MrZtapp]

Agree

[@MatMcLachlanHistory]

Cheers Matt. Great name too! 😂

[@MatMcLachlanHistory]

Thanks Peter.

[@simonhattrell5321]

Great to watch all your videos Matt. I visited the Somme in 2008 and Ypres and other places in 2013 where my grandfather served with the Warickshire Fusiliers. I read your book Walking with the Anzacs, which was a great help. I noticed the other day that a new edition is now available now. Thank you for what you are doing to honour all those who fought and who gave their lives. 👍

[@MatMcLachlanHistory]

Great to hear!

[@roysmith4716]

My grandfather was in the Royal Artillery. during WW1, I am truly impressed that the people of Messiness remember to this day the sacrifice of all those brave young men, I thank you wholeheartedly for this.

[@JayEss414]

One of my family rests in Mud Corner Cemetary , he was a warehouseman from Sandringham , Auckland NZ.Great video.

[@MatMcLachlanHistory]

One of my favourite cemeteries. Lest we forget.

[@matthewpoplawski8740]

Your videos about Third Ypres and Messine are ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!! From one Matt to another Mat: WELL DONE,SIR.

[@MatMcLachlanHistory]

Cheers mate. Much appreciated.

[@LeonardCooperman]

Looking forward to one of your tours in 2023 Matt!

[@MatMcLachlanHistory]

Looking forward to welcoming you Leonard!

[@quakerjohn44]

Thank you Mat, and Simon. Having just been to the Salient, your videos have been a wonderful primer. I'm continually in awe of our forebears. 🇬🇧 🇳🇿 🇦🇺 🇨🇦

[@MatMcLachlanHistory]

Our pleasure!

[@burb122]

Well done again Matt And Simon! Fellow kiwi here, thanks for speaking and showing this battle

[@MatMcLachlanHistory]

Thanks!

[@jackthebassman1]

Thank you Matt for yet another illuminating and extremely informative post and not forgetting Simon, the guide for his superb in depth knowledge and expertise. It is particularly good to hear that the local population take part in the remembrance ceremonies, huge thanks to them for continuing to respect those who gave everything to free them.

[@MatMcLachlanHistory]

Cheers Jack.

[@thenoworriesnomad]

Another great outdoor walk video Mat, also good input from Simon too.. God Bless Them All

[@MatMcLachlanHistory]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@18Reading71]

Excellent post Matt. I was in Messines a few years back and parked up in the square. No sooner had I stopped than a little old lady came out of her front door and shooed me off with a witches broom - it was terrifying. 😨

[@MatMcLachlanHistory]

Haha. Hopefully an isolated incident!

[@titantanic7255]

You’re such an underrated Chanel for the awesome things you do, you should be more well known

[@MatMcLachlanHistory]

I appreciate that!

[@billylewis319]

Brilliant video as always, I was lucky enough to visit Ypres in early summer 2019 absolutely beautiful country side.

[@MatMcLachlanHistory]

Couldn't agree more!

[@markcerwin4733]

i want to work and save money and travel to that place someday

[@EastUpperGooner]

I've really enjoyed this series so far, I'm planning to go to Belgium/France for the third time this year. Looking forward to visiting some new sites I've discovered from your videos. Thank you for your great work and storytelling.

[@MatMcLachlanHistory]

Thanks for the comments.

[@geoffmcleod6612]

My grandfather assaulted a pillbox on Messines Ridge, he was attached to 40th battalion(he was an engineer) which was next to the Kiwis, it could have been that very pillbox(he set all of this out in a letter he sent home to his brother) I'll be there 8n April.

[@MatMcLachlanHistory]

Respect Geoff.

[@MrZtapp]

Really levelled and smooth video. Very good, thank you!

[@MatMcLachlanHistory]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@elkanovitch]

Great videos these. Thanks. I had no idea (as a Kiwi) that they put out New Zealand flags on ANZAC day. I found that rather moving.

[@MatMcLachlanHistory]

Thanks!

[@davewilson9738]

Another Mat classic - well done sir.

[@MatMcLachlanHistory]

Many thanks Dave!

[@thelastaustralian7583]

Well done ! 14th Battalion AIF present. Lest We Forget

[@MatMcLachlanHistory]

Cheers!

[@markcerwin4733]

nice

[@MatMcLachlanHistory]

Thanks

[@kidmohair8151]

the standard response, though standard, is still pretty true... it just lacks the inclusion of the appalling bloodshedding, that drove the military innovation.