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Oliver

Rewinding my lifeline back to July 2021, I (once again) visited Belgium and especially the region of Flanders where my interest in Flanders Fields was born years ago.

Hill 60 was a low rise south-east of Ypres made from the soil removed in digging a cutting for the Ypres to Comines railway.

It is told to had excellent views over both Ypres and Zillebeke, and was captured by the German army during the first Battle of Ypres in November 1914. On 17 April 1915, in one of the first tunnelling operations by the British Army, six mines exploded under Hill 60, which was then quickly captured with minimal casualties.

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This image features a winding wooden boardwalk path meandering through a grassy landscape with a variety of trees. The path appears to facilitate a walk through a natural setting, likely intended to protect the vegetation and provide a clear route for walkers to enjoy the scenery without impacting the natural environment. There's a mix of greenery including large trees, bushes, and grasses, suggesting a well-maintained yet rustic outdoor area, possibly in a park or nature reserve. The overcast sky adds a serene and somewhat moody atmosphere to the scene.
The image shows a metal plaque embedded in a wooden boardwalk. The inscription on the plaque is in German and English and refers to historical military fronts from World War I. It mentions the "Französische Front Dezember 1914" (French Front December 1914) and the "Britische Front Januar 1915" (British Front January 1915). At the bottom of the image, a pair of shoes can be seen, suggesting that someone is standing and looking down at the plaque. This type of installation is likely part of a historical site or memorial walking path dedicated to remembering and providing information about World War I.
The image shows a close-up view of a wooden boardwalk with a metal strip inset between the planks. The metal strip is engraved with text that reads "1914 DEUTSCHE FRONT DEZEMBER 1914 GERMAN FRONT." This likely commemorates a historical event or location related to a German front line in December 1914, perhaps during World War I. There are also the toes of someone's shoes visible at the bottom edge, indicating they are standing on the boardwalk. A few leaves and some debris are scattered on the wooden surface.
The image shows a stone memorial monument, likely a war memorial, with a large plaque at the front. The plaque features inscriptions and a crest at the top, indicating the memorial may be dedicated to specific individuals or a group from a military unit or community. The structure is surrounded by a well-maintained grassy area, with tall trees in the background, and a metal fence visible in the distance. Red commemorative poppies, symbols of remembrance and respect for fallen soldiers, adorn the plaque.
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