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A bunker at the northern corner of Shrewsbury Forest
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A bunker at the northern corner of Shrewsbury Forest
The forest was named by the 2nd Kings Shropshire Light Infantry in March 1915. It had been taken by the Germans in October 1914 but they were driven out on the 31st. Date: 2016
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2016 31st Bunker Corner Driven Forest Germans Ieper Infantry Kings Named Shrewsbury Shropshire Ypres
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This evocative photograph captures the remains of a bunker at the northern corner of Shrewsbury Forest, a woodland area named by the 2nd Kings Shropshire Light Infantry in March 1915. The forest had been taken by the Germans in October 1914 during the early stages of World War I, but the British forces managed to drive them out by the end of the month. The image, taken in 2016, offers a haunting glimpse into the past, with the crumbling concrete structure standing as a testament to the intense battles that once raged through this quiet corner of the forest. The 1st and 2nd Battalions of the Kings Shropshire Light Infantry played a significant role in the defense of Ypres, or Ieper, in Belgium, one of the most fiercely contested areas during the war. This bunker serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the soldiers who fought in the mud and rain of the trenches, and the enduring impact of the conflict on the landscape.
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