The Ghosts of Yorkshire Trench

Join historian Mat McLachlan as he explores the recently-uncovered Yorkshire Trench in the heart of the Ypres Salient.
Topics discussed:
- The French troops who faced the horror of the first gas attack in 1915.
- The complex British trench system that was uncovered in the middle of an industrial complex.
- The excavation of a 12m-deep dugout that revealed countless relics from the fighting.
- The importance of battlefield preservation, particularly for young people.
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[@FilipDePreter]

One of the Diggers has a pub/restaurant/museum, called Den Dreve in Zonnebeke. He is also the driving force behind the "Brothers in Arms" memorial.

[@gillianfayreid6727]

So very sad my grandfather came back a broken man the gass terrible ❤❤❤❤❤to all those young who. Gave there lifes and there family's who lost so many loved ones

[@davewilson9738]

A wonderful episode as always Mat, thanks mate!

[@MatMcLachlanHistory]

Cheers Dave. 👍🏼

[@Jigger2361]

God bless the Commonwealth troops... Canadian family (New Brunswick 26th Battalion) and Scottish family (Royal Scots) served. Great uncle killed at Flanders. These videos are soooo important! Lest We Forget

[@MatMcLachlanHistory]

Thank you!

[@captintinsmith3774]

Excellent reportage! 👌👌

[@MatMcLachlanHistory]

Thank you!

[@westerncherokeewireless642]

Awesome job Matt, wish I were there, but you've made me feel like I am! Keep them coming - thanks, Jeff

[@MatMcLachlanHistory]

Thanks Jeff. I appreciate the comments.

[@Seraphex454]

We shall not sleep, though poppies grow in Flanders fields.
You are never forgotten.

[@derekking8690]

what a wonderful achievement - well done that man