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View over Dikkebus Lake, Dickebusch, Belgium
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View over Dikkebus Lake, Dickebusch, Belgium
The name Dickebusch means hick forest and dates from the time that this area was dense woodland. The Germans never took the lake, although they reached the water in May 1918. This was a rest area and temporary huts and tent lines were set up and medical services were established. Noel Chavasse held sick parades nearby, a story told by Ann Clayton in her book Chavasse Double VC. Date: 2010
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2010 Area Clayton Dates Dense Double Established Forest Germans Held Huts Ieper Lines Means Nearby Noel Parades Reached Rest Services Sick Temporary Tent Thick This Told Woodland Ypres
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View over Dikkebus Lake, Dickebusch, Belgium (2010): A tranquil scene of Dikkebus Lake in Dickebusch, Belgium, reflects the history of this area as a site of rest and medical services during World War I. Dickebusch, meaning 'hick forest,' was once a dense woodland that saw intense fighting during the First World War. In May 1918, the Germans reached the lake's shores but were unable to take it, making this area a temporary resting place for soldiers. Tents and huts were set up, and medical services were established to care for the sick and wounded. Noel Chavasse, a British Army officer, held sick parades nearby, as recounted in Ann Clayton's book "Chavasse Double VC." The lake, located near Ypres (Ieper) in Flanders, holds a significant place in the history of World War I, serving as a reminder of the hardships and sacrifices made by soldiers during this time. This photograph, taken in 2010, captures the serene beauty of the lake and its historical significance.
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