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Belgian Headstones Houthulst Belgian Military Cemetery
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Belgian Headstones Houthulst Belgian Military Cemetery
This War Cemetery is maintained by the War Graves Department of the Belgian MOD. It is on the edge of the Houthulst forest which Napoleon called he key to the Low Countries. In his Memoirs the Prince of Wales tells of an incident in 1917 in a dugout near the forest, where he crouched for an hour with the Welsh Guards while a French battery shelled us enthusiastlcally in the belief that we were the enemy. The foremost headstone is that of an unknown soldier who died for his country. Date: 2016
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This evocative photograph captures the solemn beauty of the Houthulst Belgian Military Cemetery, located on the edge of the Houthulst forest in Belgium. Maintained by the War Graves Department of the Belgian Ministry of Defense, this sacred site holds the graves of over 12,000 soldiers who lost their lives during the First World War, including an unknown soldier who gave his life for his country. The cemetery holds special historical significance, as it was near this forest that Napoleon Bonaparte famously declared it the "key to the Low Countries." In his memoirs, the Prince of Wales recounts an incident in 1917 where he and the Welsh Guards took refuge in a dugout during a French battery shelling, believing they were the enemy. The image of the headstones, some adorned with crosses and others with Stars of David, stands as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during the Great War, specifically during the battles of Ypres and Ieper. This photograph, taken in 2016, serves as a testament to the enduring impact of the past and the importance of remembering the brave men and women who gave their lives for their respective nations.
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