Somme Walks: Bois Français

Posted on May 6, 2023 by

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Recorded on the battlefields, in this episode we walk the ground where poets Robert Graves and Siegfried Sassoon served with the Royal Welsh Fusiliers at Bois Français near Fricourt and end at the Devonshire Cemetery near Mametz.

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Category: Podcast Episode, Somme, War Poets, WW1 Cemeteries

9 Comments on “Somme Walks: Bois Français”

  1. A great episode. Thanks. The outdoor recording was very effective. One of my favourite areas on the Somme with some fascinating stories. When walking up the track towards the Bois I like to imagine what it must have been like for a soldier walking the same route at night for the first time. The mixture of fear and excitement as they approached The Front, the occasional shell, flare or rattle of machine gun. .

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  3. Thanks for another excellent podcast, with some great supporting photographs and reading list.

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  4. Hi Paul,
    Did that very same walk 3 or 4 weeks ago. I always visit Citadel, the line of officers/NCOs is very poignant.
    I believe the Devonshire trench was called Blood Alley, is that correct?
    Hopefully catch up out there again soon.
    Love the ‘live’ podcasts.

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  5. Another great podcast, one of my first visits to the Somme was to pay respects to the “Devonshires” . will be walking with leger tour in August. Many thanks again Paul

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  6. I’ve only recently read ‘Nothing of importance’ a really great book. Once again Paul a great episode, thanks.

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