Stephen Chambers

The battle did leave its scars. They most certainly did as part of the air landing brigade, initially to protect the DZ/LZ’s of the 2/3 lifts. Of the individuals we are following, one died of wounds in the Tafelberg and the other was made POW following the White House fighting.

On my way for an Arnhem tour where we will be following in the footsteps of the KOSB’s … and a few others

It was nice to stop off at the Le Touret Memorial and Cemetery where we did a Christmas Truce stand for the school battlefield tour. Amongst the graves is Bill Bannister, one who didn’t get the chance to shake hands, exchange gifts or fraternise with the enemy on that Christmas day in 1914

Vimy Ridge - the cloaked female figure ‘Canada Bereft’ overlooking the battlefield. Her head bowed, her eyes cast down, and her chin resting in one hand, Mother Canada mourns her #WW1 dead.

The Menin Gate memorial is in Ypres, Belgium

German Infanterie Regiment 164 memorial at the Neuville-St. Vaast German War Cemetery #WW1

The Menin Gate where our school group paid their respects to their #WW1 forebears

The Western Front, 1915-2025

Family have given permission for me to watch this movie for my birthday.

A newly discovered dugout in the depths of Gully Ravine. There will be a future write-up on 2025’s battlefield study in the Gallipolian journal and @gallipoliassoc.bsky.social website soon. Join the Gallipoli Association now if you want to find out more.

The Dardanelles - Goodnight, see you again soon

Adem delivering the story of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk at his old HQ in Bigali village, Gallipoli

Detritus of War - The shifting sands on W Beach, where the Lancashire Fusiliers gained 6 VC’s before breakfast, have revealed more wrecked lighters #WW1 #Gallipoli @gallipoliassoc.bsky.social

The group paid their respects today at No.2 Outpost CWGC Cemetery. A new memorial marker to a grave that contains numerous human remains that were found after the recent Anzac fire. They now rest in peace #Gallipoli

The Helles Memorial at Gallipoli

A great battlefield study day walking Gully Ravine #Gallipoli @gallipoliassoc.bsky.social

Back to Gully Beach #Gallipoli 🇹🇷

Acquired an Ottoman buckle for the collection #WW1 #Gallipoli

Cheers from 🇭🇷

Sailed through the Dardanelles last night on the way to Istanbul.

Just finished reading ‘Behind The Wire’, the diary of Captain John Dixon, a tankie captured during the fall of France in 1940. An excellent, detailed diary, edited by Paul Johnson. I would highly recommend this book for the insiders #POW view of captivity during #WW2

Remains of soldiers reburied in Gallipoli after ‘exceptional’ discovery A discovery of human remains on the Gallipoli Peninsula has led to a reburial and blessing ceremony at the No 2 Outpost Cemetery in Türkiye.

When we were out last September we explored much of the burnt ground near Chunuk Bair and can concur to the bone fragments (probably both Allied and Ottoman) in that area. Good to see some of these have been recovered and buried together in peace www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3607...

True, maybe a Bren and MG42 are a better comparison

Vickers vs MG42, I know which one @vickersmg.bsky.social would choose.

‘The Sentry’ standing proudly outside the old Norton Barracks. Represents a soldier of the Worcestershire Regiment #WW1

#OTD in 1915, I recorded in my #Gallipoli diary my private thoughts about General Ian Hamilton, and implications if the forthcoming offensive failed. Here’s a teaser. Get your own copy of the diary at littlegully.com @stevejchambers.bsky.social @gallipoliassoc.bsky.social @otdmilhistory.bsky.social

The battle damaged streets of Budapest c.1945 #WW2

A rare opportunity to handled a genuine Victoria Cross - For the story of Lieutenant Reginald Graham, Argyll’s & MGC, I highly recommend purchasing the fabulous book in the link vickersmg.blog/product/grah... @vickersmg.bsky.social

Inside GHQ: The Gallipoli Diary of Captain Orlo Williams Buy Inside GHQ: The Gallipoli Diary of Captain Orlo Williams by Williams, Orlo, Crawley, Rhys, Chambers, Stephen, Brown, Ashleigh (ISBN: 9781763626836) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

One of our co-editors, RhysCrawley, just spoke about the diary, and its unique insights into the Gallipoli campaign, at the @gallipoliassoc.bsky.social conference. Thanks to all who attended. Get your copy of the diary today at www.amazon.co.uk/Inside-GHQ-G... @stevejchambers.bsky.social

Thanks Aimee, hopefully more people can now get an insight into GHQ through Orlo’s wonderful diary