The 8th of May marked the end of war in Europe, so if your ancestor served during the war you might like to read this fascinating account of the twin-battles of Kohima and Imphal, known now as ‘Britain’s Greatest Battle’ and also the greatest Japanese mil
Month: April 2017
22nd April 1915 – The Second Battle of Ypres, 1915.
During WWI, the Second Battle of Ypres was fought from 22nd April to 25th May 1915 for control of the strategic town of Ypres in western Belgium. It was the first mass use by Germany of poison gas on the Western Front.