Apologies if posted already, but this has been published today on the BBC site. There is also an accompanying Radio 4 programme available on iPlayer.
Digging for their lives: Russia's volunteer body hunters
BBC Online article on digs in Russia
Apologies if posted already, but this has been published today on the BBC site. There is also an accompanying Radio 4 programme available on iPlayer.
Digging for their lives: Russia's volunteer body hunters
Fascinating and very well written article. Thanks for posting!
William
"Much that once was, is lost. For none now live who remember it."
Indeed very interesting, thank you for posting.
There was a bit on BFBS radio last week, a good bit of publicity!
Finally an authenticate , reasoned and accurate article a change from the sensationalist garbage thrown out bu the Mail and the Sun !!
The gates of hell were opened and we accepted the invitation to enter" 26/880 Lance Sgt, Edward Dyke. 26th Bn Northumberland Fusiliers , ( 3rd Tyneside Irish )
1st July 1916
Thought shall be the harder , heart the keener,
Courage the greater as our strength faileth.
Here lies our leader ,in the dust of his greatness.
Who leaves him now , be damned forever.
We who are old now shall not leave this Battle,
But lie at his feet , in the dust with our leader
House Carles at the Battle of Hastings
Great Story!
If you like that, wait until you see what is coming in April !!!!
Good on 'em and what a great article, makes a big change from black diggers!...
Top article, shared it with my friends doing the very same thing in Latvia.
Absolutely magnificient! Thank You so much for sharing this!
Best,
Jan
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