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Jan 2 1917 War photographer John Warwick Brooke takes these photos of the ruins of the Chateau at Contalmaison, the cellars of which were used as a dressing station and the entrance to the Catacombs at Combles

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Jan 2 1917 War photographer John Warwick Brooke takes these photos of a 12-inch howitzer shell dump of the Royal Garrison Artillery at Contalmaison

The Lord Provost signs historic Friendship agreement with Contalmaison

The Rt Hon Lord Provost of Edinburgh, Frank Ross, today signed the Friendship Agreement with the northern French village of Contalmaison which was passed at a recent council meeting. The purpose of the agreement is to formalise the already cordial relations between the capital and the final resting place in France for many soldiers from Edinburgh. After the signing of the Friendship…

Mouquet Farm | Contalmaison | 11 Aug 1916

Battle of the Somme Problem: To dislodge the Germans from Thiepval, Reserve Army needs to push north-west from Pozieres and threaten their rear. Just over a mile down the hill, Mouquet Farm links two strong German Second Line redoubts. So now, having had their fill of attacking uphill, they’re going to get a chance to attack downhill. Can’t attack Mouquet Farm without jumping-off positions, after…