Countdown to Armistice – 5
5th November 1918 The advance into Belgium continues for Muscat, Samut and Parnis. 4th November 6th November
5th November 1918 The advance into Belgium continues for Muscat, Samut and Parnis. 4th November 6th November
4th November 1918 Start of the largely forgotten Battle of the Sambre, with 28 British and French Divisions attacking on a 30 mile front. Major Charles Muscat , on the southernmost flank of the 1st Army, and Major Arthur Samut, … Continued
3rd November 1918 Much movement to report as the Allies prepare for the next and last big push on a very wide front on the 4th (The Battle of the Sambre). The Canadians had captured Valenciennes on the 2nd and … Continued
2nd November 1918 Before we tell of what our 5 on the front-line are doing , here’s a resume of the significant others in our WW1 story…. Major Alfred Agius – he left the western front in August (we think) … Continued
1st November 1918 As we approach the centenary of The Armistice our thoughts will be with those who we’ve been following for the 4 years of the WW1 centenary, and , in particular , four who are still on the … Continued