Remembering the Forgotten Front

Posted on September 27, 2025 by

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What was the “Forgotten Front” of Northern France? In this episode, we explore the stretch of battlefield from Armentières on the Belgian border through La Bassée to the ground near Loos, scene of the Big Push of September 1915: fought 110 years ago this weekend. We uncover the history, walk the landscape, and share the stories of the men who fought and fell on this often-overlooked part of the Western Front.

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The image used for this episode is British infantry marching through Vieux-Berquin after the Battle of Loos, 1915. (Paul Maze IWM Q60734)

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Category: Forgotten Front, Loos 1915, Podcast Episode

8 Comments on “Remembering the Forgotten Front”

  1. I have visited Loos many times in 20 years, starting with 90th Anniversary in Sept 2005, however, thanks for putting a numbers of matters into context which helps me understand the interlinked geography of 1915 battles. Attended the 100th Anniversary in 2015 with the son of a 2nd Queens Barber, Pvt Joseph Nicholls, who was wounded and taken prisoner in Hullock Quarries in front of Cite St Elie. Germans removed shrapnel balls (probably British) from back of Joseph’s left leg in La Bassee. Joseph survived and had 2nd family including my friend, but had to get sitting job (wages clerk). I visited Loos Cemetery new extension last week, to see recent Essex Regiment graves.

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