315e RI

France Lost Generation 🥀 During 1561 days France lost -1.39m killed -3.59m wounded -1.1m left disabled -120,000 amputated or disfigured -687 shot "A man with no memory is a man without life, a nation without memory is a nation without a future" -Ferdinand Foch #greatwar

One regiment. One day. More than 500+ dead. Who were the men behind the numbers? I’ve updated the story of the 315e RI with new research, into their ages, ranks and the devastating losses of 25th September 1915, plus the story of it most famous soldier 315eri.substack.com/p/25th-septe...

One regiment. One day. More than 500+ dead. Who were the men behind the numbers? I’ve updated the story of the 315e RI with new research, into their ages, ranks and the devastating losses of 25th September 1915, plus the story of it most famous soldier 315eri.substack.com/p/25th-septe...

For the last few years many of you have followed the story of Sgt Jules Destrigneville through the letters & photographs. Today, the first part of a 3 part series of videos. It's the story of one ordinary French soldier, told in his own words. youtu.be/Jwqtjq2_Li8?si…

For the last few years many of you have followed the story of Sgt Jules Destrigneville through the letters & photographs. Today, the first part of a 3 part series of videos. It's the story of one ordinary French soldier, told in his own words. youtu.be/Jwqtjq2_Li8?si…

WW1 history on social media today is more and more AI slop. So thought I would give a shout out to my channel and why follow. Every video is built from: • battlefield visits • Archive research • Family letters & diaries • Real locations, not AI youtube.com/@ri315e?si=rV9…

WW1 history on social media today is more and more AI slop. So thought I would give a shout out to my channel and why follow. Every video is built from: • battlefield visits • Archive research • Family letters & diaries • Real locations, not AI youtube.com/@ri315e?si=rV9…

Last month I visited Vauquois, one of the most extraordinary battlefields • 21 km of tunnels dug • 519 mines detonated • A village that disappeared Today, much of this underground world still survives. My latest video explores this hidden battlefield youtu.be/78R1TNc6sZc?si…

#OTD 1st July 1916 Battle of the Somme Lasted 170 days for the French. Whilst still fiercely fighting at Verdun 1st July-31st August 19,000 🇫🇷 died-Verdun 23,000 🇫🇷 died-Somme Today also remember the forgotten ally

🔊 What did a WW1 Lebel rifle sound like? Here's the distinctive sound of the rifle that armed France throughout the First World War. Over 3.4 million were built. Turn the volume up youtube.com/shorts/z8YgT...

🔊 What did a WW1 Lebel rifle sound like? Here's the distinctive sound of the rifle that armed France throughout the First World War. Over 3.4 million were built. Turn the volume up youtube.com/shorts/z8YgT...

Last month I visited Vauquois, one of the most extraordinary battlefields • 21 km of tunnels dug • 519 mines detonated • A village that disappeared Today, much of this underground world still survives. My latest video explores this hidden battlefield youtu.be/78R1TNc6sZc?si…

Last weekend I recreated several original wartime photographs around Verdun to showcase the history, which produced some interesting Now and Then pictures The ghosts of the past still remain. youtu.be/pP8NJQIQfdQ?... #Verdun #WW1

Last weekend I recreated several original wartime photographs around Verdun to showcase the history, which produced some interesting Now and Then pictures The ghosts of the past still remain. youtu.be/pP8NJQIQfdQ?... #Verdun #WW1

12.5.16 In the reserve trenches and its not great, as we don't have any shelters & the shells come nonstop. For the moment, everything is fine, we have no injuries, we are holed up in our holes, but as we hear the shells whistling over we ask ourselves if the next one is for us?

12.5.16 In the reserve trenches and its not great, as we don't have any shelters & the shells come nonstop. For the moment, everything is fine, we have no injuries, we are holed up in our holes, but as we hear the shells whistling over we ask ourselves if the next one is for us?

What’s left of Verdun? A walk through the battlefield as it is today: forts, trenches and shell holes At the end, maps and advice for visiting 🎥 youtu.be/-bJCOxPQL2U?si…

What’s left of Verdun? A walk through the battlefield as it is today: forts, trenches and shell holes At the end, maps and advice for visiting 🎥 youtu.be/-bJCOxPQL2U?si…

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25th September 1915 Date forgotten by many…. What actually happened to the men on the ground? Here the brief story of the 315e RI experience that day! Read 👇 open.substack.com/pub/315eri/p...

25th September 1915 Date forgotten by many…. What actually happened to the men on the ground? Here the brief story of the 315e RI experience that day! Read 👇 open.substack.com/pub/315eri/p...

What was it like for a regiment on the 'deadliest day' in French military history? Not Verdun. Not 22nd August 14. But 25th September 1915, where over 21,000+ French died in a few hours. One regiment — the 315e RI — suffered the 4th highest losses. This is their story 🧵 ↓

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These objects survived the First World War. They are my Great Grandfathers, Jules Andre Destrigneville A helmet. A medal. A bundle of letters Postcards from the trenches. Through them, it helps tell a soldiers war and his story through 3 objects youtu.be/yEQljjHL3JQ?...

These objects survived the First World War. They are my Great Grandfathers, Jules Andre Destrigneville A helmet. A medal. A bundle of letters Postcards from the trenches. Through them, it helps tell a soldiers war and his story through 3 objects youtu.be/yEQljjHL3JQ?...

In September 1916 “At times, I thought I had seen my final hour.” Weeks later, his regiment was sent back. I’ve just published a short video on his second tour of Verdun through his own words. If you like it please give it a like and comment youtu.be/6Rc0b1Z5sLc?... #Verdun #WWI #PrimarySources

In September 1916 “At times, I thought I had seen my final hour.” Weeks later, his regiment was sent back. I’ve just published a short video on his second tour of Verdun through his own words. If you like it please give it a like and comment youtu.be/6Rc0b1Z5sLc?... #Verdun #WWI #PrimarySources

110 years ago, my great-grandfather sent this home. “It’s cold. And when we are in the trenches, outside at night, it will be even worse. We leave for 8 days. On our right, at Verdun, it has been non-stop. I’m sending you a photo 👇 it will be a memory for me after the war. #WW1 #OnThisDay

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110 years ago, my great-grandfather sent this home. “It’s cold. And when we are in the trenches, outside at night, it will be even worse. We leave for 8 days. On our right, at Verdun, it has been non-stop. I’m sending you a photo 👇 it will be a memory for me after the war. #WW1 #OnThisDay

110 years ago today (25th Feb 1916), Fort Douaumont fell. It would later become one of the most heavily bombarded places on the battlefield, with an estimated 120,000 shells. Want to learn more about the Battle of Verdun? Here’s a short video: youtu.be/GoE6datjY4Q

110 years ago, Émile Driant and thousands of others were killed in the opening days of Verdun. To mark the anniversary, I’ve reworked my short film on the battle, told in 5 minutes. If you cant name the 4 men pictured...then you need to watch! ▶️ Verdun 1916: 300 Days of Hell youtu.be/GoE6datjY4Q

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Thank for all the comments on the video What would be a great help is if people can like and comment on the video itself on Youtube, it helps with the discoverability of the video!

110 years ago, Émile Driant and thousands of others were killed in the opening days of Verdun. To mark the anniversary, I’ve reworked my short film on the battle, told in 5 minutes. If you cant name the 4 men pictured...then you need to watch! ▶️ Verdun 1916: 300 Days of Hell youtu.be/GoE6datjY4Q

7:15am German bombardment begins. The Battle of Verdun starts. ~300 days of fighting. ~70% of the French Army rotated through 16,142 French soldiers lie at Douaumont 130,000 French and German in the Ossuary “One of the saddest places I know.” Richard Holmes ✍️ #Verdun110

Want to learn more about Verdun, here are some videos: Introduction to the battle: youtu.be/uYmsMIgV7gU?... Verdun Battlefield today: youtu.be/TGh_gEeA5lI?... A Soldiers Story of Verdun: youtu.be/GbtVcYWw1FA?... Now and Then Photos: youtu.be/ibDJSUu8fB0

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New and Improved Now and Then New Images and some reworked in 4k 📍Somme and Verdun Same Place. Different World youtu.be/uYmsMIgV7gU?si…

#OTD 110 years ago, my great-grandfather wrote ✍️ "I told you about a photo I think, but it was not successful, so we started again yesterday, one with all the non-commissioned officers, but I don't know the result yet, let's hope its good" This is that photo, 7.2.1916 📸

#OTD in 1918, La Ville-aux-Bois. French troops manning a "bomb thrower". #WW1 #HISTORY