Battle of Loos Anniversary
The Battle of Loos was fought in September-October 1915 when British troops, under the command of Sir John French, attacked in the northern French coalfields around the village of Loos. It was meant to be the ‘Big Push’ that would end the war, but ended in costly failure and Sir John French was dismissed. It was also the first time large numbers of men from the New Army – Kitchener’s Army – went into battle on the Western Front. Join us on this tour which visits the battlefield for the anniversary period.
Tour Includes
- 3 nights hotel with continental breakfast
- Specialist Battlefield Guide
- Convenient local joining points
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Itinerary
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Local departure by coach, then to our hotel in northern France or Belgium, where we stay for three nights.
Today, we visit the main Loos Battlefield areas including the Hohenzollern Redoubt, Vermelles and Hill 70, as well as visiting the Loos Memorial and Dud Corner Cemetery. There will also be time to make special visits to cemeteries in the area and lunchtime will be in Bethune.
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Key Visits
Today is the anniversary of the Battle and we continue with a look at the Battle of Loos in 1915, seeing more of the battlefield area and attend any ceremonies or have our own. Visits will include Givenchy, and we will also walk up onto the Double Crassier, a huge coal pithead which was there in WW1, for views across the battlefield.
After lunch in Bethune, with time to see the Bethune Town Cemetery, we will visit the Lens 14-18 Museum and see the French Cemetery at Notre Dame de Lorette.
Includes Breakfast
Key Visits
Return home.
Includes Breakfast
Entrance fees to museums, places of interest and optional excursions are at extra cost.
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Accommodation
You will stay for three nights at a minimum 3-star hotel in northern France or Belgium.Got a question about
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