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Tag Archives: Mud
The Mud of Passchendaele
On 31 July 1917 the third battle of Ypres started. but it is more commonly remembered as the Battle of Passchendaele. A name synonymous with mud, wasted lives and no gains for the high cost in human lives. The battle took … Continue reading
Posted in Cemetery, CWGC, Memorials and Monuments, Military, Personal, United Kingdom, War, War Grave, War Memorial, World War 1
Tagged battle, Mud, Passchendaele, Poppy, Tommy, World War One, Ypres
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Stuck in the mud!
It was one of those days. My gut instinct was telling me “don’t go to Reefsteamers today”, while my gut was telling me “you need exercise!” . The reason for heading out to Germiston was the Easter Train operated by … Continue reading
Posted in East Rand, Heritage Rail, Hobbies and Interests, Personal, Reefsteamers, South Africa, Transportation, West Rand
Tagged 12AR, 15F, Germiston, Mud, Reefsteamers, Steam engine, train
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