First World War History

🧵3 posts The British-Indian Army made a major contribution in both world wars. By November 1918, over a million men had served, with nearly 74,000 killed and 62,000 wounded. Among 17 Victoria Cross recipients was Subedar Private Shah Ahmad Khan of Rawat, who in 1916 held off a Turkish attack on the

#OTD the Capture of Hill 60, 17th - 22nd April 1915. At 10 second intervals mines were exploded under Hill 60, Ypres Salient. The explosion was accompanied by a heavy bombardment of the hill lasting about 15 minutes immediately after which the hill was stormed & captured by the Royal West Kents...

The three British tanks that were destroyed or captured at Second Gaza were named War Baby, Nutty, and Sir Reginald.

#1GM 13 mai 1915 - Le 149ᵉ R.I. dans le secteur du fond de Buval Une journée de lutte qui s'inscrit dans la continuité des jours précédents. amphitrite33.canalblog.com/2026/04/13-m...

I’ve not seen many war graves for civilians. This one belongs to J. Pobjoy, who was attached to the 1st Army Postal Company, Royal Engineers. Where I have seen civilians commemorated, the headstone corners are usually clipped. 📍Calais Southern Cemetery 🇫🇷

Lance Serjeant Bright DCM MM, Coldstream Guards, was originally buried in Wavrin German Cemetery. The award of his Military Medal was announced in the London Gazette in March 1918, and that of his Distinguished Conduct Medal in May 1918. 📍 Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery 🇫🇷