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Bart Debeer
@bartdebeer.bsky.social
· Nov 11
Hi there! Thanks for the follow!
I'm a Belgium (coast)-based English and History teacher, who adores football, wandering around FWW battlefields, being part of the @greatwargroup.bsky.social, 90s music, reading/watching history stuff and Belgian beer. Feel free to interact on any of those items!
I'm a Belgium (coast)-based English and History teacher, who adores football, wandering around FWW battlefields, being part of the @greatwargroup.bsky.social, 90s music, reading/watching history stuff and Belgian beer. Feel free to interact on any of those items!
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Memory, let all slip (as seen in the Flanders Fields museum in Ypres)
November 11, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Memory, let all slip (as seen in the Flanders Fields museum in Ypres)
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🎧 " Nouveaux regards sur la Première Guerre mondiale"
Le cycle de la semaine de l'émission "Le Cours de l’histoire " de @xaviermauduit.bsky.social
Successivement : La sélection des soldats, la place des combats au corps-à-corps, la vie dans les usines, les traumas de la guerre
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Le cycle de la semaine de l'émission "Le Cours de l’histoire " de @xaviermauduit.bsky.social
Successivement : La sélection des soldats, la place des combats au corps-à-corps, la vie dans les usines, les traumas de la guerre
➡️ urlr.me/A9VXEq
November 10, 2025 at 4:25 PM
🎧 " Nouveaux regards sur la Première Guerre mondiale"
Le cycle de la semaine de l'émission "Le Cours de l’histoire " de @xaviermauduit.bsky.social
Successivement : La sélection des soldats, la place des combats au corps-à-corps, la vie dans les usines, les traumas de la guerre
➡️ urlr.me/A9VXEq
Le cycle de la semaine de l'émission "Le Cours de l’histoire " de @xaviermauduit.bsky.social
Successivement : La sélection des soldats, la place des combats au corps-à-corps, la vie dans les usines, les traumas de la guerre
➡️ urlr.me/A9VXEq
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🎧 Cette semaine @franceculture.fr reçoit les historiennes et historiens de la Grande Guerre
🎙️ J'étais hier au micro de @xaviermauduit.bsky.social, avec @lionelpabion.bsky.social, pour une passionnante discussion sur la préparation du soldat à la guerre et l'aptitude au combat
🎙️ J'étais hier au micro de @xaviermauduit.bsky.social, avec @lionelpabion.bsky.social, pour une passionnante discussion sur la préparation du soldat à la guerre et l'aptitude au combat
Apte au combat ! La fabrique du soldat de la Grande Guerre : épisode du podcast Nouveaux regards sur la Première Guerre mondiale
AUDIO • Nouveaux regards sur la Première Guerre mondiale, épisode : Apte au combat ! La fabrique du soldat de la Grande Guerre. Une série inédite proposée par France Culture. Écoutez Le Cours de l'hi...
www.radiofrance.fr
November 11, 2025 at 8:19 AM
🎧 Cette semaine @franceculture.fr reçoit les historiennes et historiens de la Grande Guerre
🎙️ J'étais hier au micro de @xaviermauduit.bsky.social, avec @lionelpabion.bsky.social, pour une passionnante discussion sur la préparation du soldat à la guerre et l'aptitude au combat
🎙️ J'étais hier au micro de @xaviermauduit.bsky.social, avec @lionelpabion.bsky.social, pour une passionnante discussion sur la préparation du soldat à la guerre et l'aptitude au combat
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11 novembre : la Première Guerre mondiale a aussi eu des conséquences sur les prénoms donnés aux bébés. Par exemple, les "prénoms en déclin entre 1900 et 1925" voient leur part réaugmenter pendant la Grande guerre. Pourquoi ? 1/5
November 11, 2025 at 7:54 AM
11 novembre : la Première Guerre mondiale a aussi eu des conséquences sur les prénoms donnés aux bébés. Par exemple, les "prénoms en déclin entre 1900 et 1925" voient leur part réaugmenter pendant la Grande guerre. Pourquoi ? 1/5
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#1GM Découvert par hasard, un fonds dispersé de 400 photographies a été réuni et fait l'objet de recherches conjointes avec @thibval.bsky.social.
En voici la présentation avant les articles sur un dépôt d'artillerie lourde de 1915 à 1917 et ses hommes.
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parcours-combattant14-18.fr/recherches/h...
En voici la présentation avant les articles sur un dépôt d'artillerie lourde de 1915 à 1917 et ses hommes.
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parcours-combattant14-18.fr/recherches/h...
November 11, 2025 at 7:20 AM
#1GM Découvert par hasard, un fonds dispersé de 400 photographies a été réuni et fait l'objet de recherches conjointes avec @thibval.bsky.social.
En voici la présentation avant les articles sur un dépôt d'artillerie lourde de 1915 à 1917 et ses hommes.
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parcours-combattant14-18.fr/recherches/h...
En voici la présentation avant les articles sur un dépôt d'artillerie lourde de 1915 à 1917 et ses hommes.
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parcours-combattant14-18.fr/recherches/h...
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Today marks the 107th anniversary of the moment when the Allied armistice with Germany came into effect and the First World War came to an end. Today, I examine what that felt like across the globe… achurchill.substack.com/p/article-ar...
ARTICLE: Armistice Day, 1918
Today marks the 107th anniversary of the moment when the Allied armistice with Germany came into effect and the First World War came to an end.
achurchill.substack.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Today marks the 107th anniversary of the moment when the Allied armistice with Germany came into effect and the First World War came to an end. Today, I examine what that felt like across the globe… achurchill.substack.com/p/article-ar...
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Just passed 125,000 views on my YouTube channel! 🤯
Here are some of the most-watched videos👇
Locations to Visit on the Western Front
▶️ youtube.com/shorts/-fu8K...
French Sectors: Then & Now
▶️ youtu.be/8v5E_a8Upfc?...
Verdun: Then & Now
▶️ youtu.be/0ZpciGd6AXU?...
Here are some of the most-watched videos👇
Locations to Visit on the Western Front
▶️ youtube.com/shorts/-fu8K...
French Sectors: Then & Now
▶️ youtu.be/8v5E_a8Upfc?...
Verdun: Then & Now
▶️ youtu.be/0ZpciGd6AXU?...
WWI Battlefields in France I What You an Still Visit Today
YouTube video by 315e RI
youtube.com
November 1, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Just passed 125,000 views on my YouTube channel! 🤯
Here are some of the most-watched videos👇
Locations to Visit on the Western Front
▶️ youtube.com/shorts/-fu8K...
French Sectors: Then & Now
▶️ youtu.be/8v5E_a8Upfc?...
Verdun: Then & Now
▶️ youtu.be/0ZpciGd6AXU?...
Here are some of the most-watched videos👇
Locations to Visit on the Western Front
▶️ youtube.com/shorts/-fu8K...
French Sectors: Then & Now
▶️ youtu.be/8v5E_a8Upfc?...
Verdun: Then & Now
▶️ youtu.be/0ZpciGd6AXU?...
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A friendly reminder if you’re visiting Bayeux from 1 September ⬇️
If you’re planning a visit to see The Bayeux Tapestry, be aware that from 1 September 2025 until 2027 the museum will be closed.
www.bayeuxmuseum.com/en/actus/fol...
www.bayeuxmuseum.com/en/the-bayeu...
www.bayeuxmuseum.com/en/actus/fol...
www.bayeuxmuseum.com/en/the-bayeu...
A new museum by 2027 - Bayeux Museum
www.bayeuxmuseum.com
July 30, 2025 at 4:46 PM
A friendly reminder if you’re visiting Bayeux from 1 September ⬇️
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Reposting for new followers or for those who may have missed this.
It’s La Toussaint here in France today and I’ll be heading down to Bulls Road Cemetery and A.I.F Burial Ground later today to lay some Chrysanthemums.
It’s La Toussaint here in France today and I’ll be heading down to Bulls Road Cemetery and A.I.F Burial Ground later today to lay some Chrysanthemums.
🧵 Today marks La Toussaint in France, also known as All Saints Day, a day to honour the dead.
Chrysanthemums are likely to be seen on gravestones. But why Chrysanthemums?
It’s believed to have started in France in 1919, during the first ever commemoration of the 1/3
Chrysanthemums are likely to be seen on gravestones. But why Chrysanthemums?
It’s believed to have started in France in 1919, during the first ever commemoration of the 1/3
November 1, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Reposting for new followers or for those who may have missed this.
It’s La Toussaint here in France today and I’ll be heading down to Bulls Road Cemetery and A.I.F Burial Ground later today to lay some Chrysanthemums.
It’s La Toussaint here in France today and I’ll be heading down to Bulls Road Cemetery and A.I.F Burial Ground later today to lay some Chrysanthemums.
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First World War Studies is very happy to finally have arrived on Bluesky! please follow for news on our publications and activities
September 5, 2025 at 11:28 AM
First World War Studies is very happy to finally have arrived on Bluesky! please follow for news on our publications and activities
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🚨The @chinookjustice.bsky.social petition calling for a public inquiry now has over 40,000 signatures.
Are you listening Prime Minister? You promised transparency and accountability in public office. Please now deliver on that
Please keep signing everyone
www.change.org/p/justice-fo...
Are you listening Prime Minister? You promised transparency and accountability in public office. Please now deliver on that
Please keep signing everyone
www.change.org/p/justice-fo...
August 21, 2025 at 8:25 PM
🚨The @chinookjustice.bsky.social petition calling for a public inquiry now has over 40,000 signatures.
Are you listening Prime Minister? You promised transparency and accountability in public office. Please now deliver on that
Please keep signing everyone
www.change.org/p/justice-fo...
Are you listening Prime Minister? You promised transparency and accountability in public office. Please now deliver on that
Please keep signing everyone
www.change.org/p/justice-fo...
It's been too long. Back where it all started for me 20 years ago. People who now this affliction might consider to join @thegreatwargroup.bsky.social
Such a shame Dave isn't here any longer to provide more useful insight. I miss you, man.
Such a shame Dave isn't here any longer to provide more useful insight. I miss you, man.
August 21, 2025 at 9:02 PM
It's been too long. Back where it all started for me 20 years ago. People who now this affliction might consider to join @thegreatwargroup.bsky.social
Such a shame Dave isn't here any longer to provide more useful insight. I miss you, man.
Such a shame Dave isn't here any longer to provide more useful insight. I miss you, man.
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A closer view of the German bunker near the Dodengang.
Even though well over a century has passed, it is clear this place took a lot of hits from the Belgians.
W/ my bud @bartdebeer.bsky.social
- Dodengang / Trenches of Death
Diksmuide, Belgium 🇧🇪
Even though well over a century has passed, it is clear this place took a lot of hits from the Belgians.
W/ my bud @bartdebeer.bsky.social
- Dodengang / Trenches of Death
Diksmuide, Belgium 🇧🇪
August 15, 2025 at 12:51 AM
A closer view of the German bunker near the Dodengang.
Even though well over a century has passed, it is clear this place took a lot of hits from the Belgians.
W/ my bud @bartdebeer.bsky.social
- Dodengang / Trenches of Death
Diksmuide, Belgium 🇧🇪
Even though well over a century has passed, it is clear this place took a lot of hits from the Belgians.
W/ my bud @bartdebeer.bsky.social
- Dodengang / Trenches of Death
Diksmuide, Belgium 🇧🇪
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Looking from Belgian bunker across the former No Man’s Land to the German bunker just a few dozen meters away.
During the Great War the area where the two men were walking was a giant crater, blown by the Belgians to stop German raids.
W/ @bartdebeer.bsky.social
- Dodengang / Trenches of Death
During the Great War the area where the two men were walking was a giant crater, blown by the Belgians to stop German raids.
W/ @bartdebeer.bsky.social
- Dodengang / Trenches of Death
August 14, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Looking from Belgian bunker across the former No Man’s Land to the German bunker just a few dozen meters away.
During the Great War the area where the two men were walking was a giant crater, blown by the Belgians to stop German raids.
W/ @bartdebeer.bsky.social
- Dodengang / Trenches of Death
During the Great War the area where the two men were walking was a giant crater, blown by the Belgians to stop German raids.
W/ @bartdebeer.bsky.social
- Dodengang / Trenches of Death
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An area that could serve as a kill zone for Belgian troops if the Germans seized the structure in this photo.
- Dodengang / Trenches of Death
Diksmuide, Belgium 🇧🇪
With @bartdebeer.bsky.social
- Dodengang / Trenches of Death
Diksmuide, Belgium 🇧🇪
With @bartdebeer.bsky.social
August 14, 2025 at 9:57 AM
An area that could serve as a kill zone for Belgian troops if the Germans seized the structure in this photo.
- Dodengang / Trenches of Death
Diksmuide, Belgium 🇧🇪
With @bartdebeer.bsky.social
- Dodengang / Trenches of Death
Diksmuide, Belgium 🇧🇪
With @bartdebeer.bsky.social
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Crude plaques left by Belgian units who served in the Trench of Death.
- Dodengang / Trenches of Death
Diksmuide, Belgium 🇧🇪
- Dodengang / Trenches of Death
Diksmuide, Belgium 🇧🇪
August 13, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Crude plaques left by Belgian units who served in the Trench of Death.
- Dodengang / Trenches of Death
Diksmuide, Belgium 🇧🇪
- Dodengang / Trenches of Death
Diksmuide, Belgium 🇧🇪
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Inside a Belgian bunker at the very forward edge of the Trenches of Death.
Anyone want to guess what the three shafts are for? Comment below.
- Dodengang / Trenches of Death
Diksmuide, Belgium 🇧🇪
Anyone want to guess what the three shafts are for? Comment below.
- Dodengang / Trenches of Death
Diksmuide, Belgium 🇧🇪
August 13, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Inside a Belgian bunker at the very forward edge of the Trenches of Death.
Anyone want to guess what the three shafts are for? Comment below.
- Dodengang / Trenches of Death
Diksmuide, Belgium 🇧🇪
Anyone want to guess what the three shafts are for? Comment below.
- Dodengang / Trenches of Death
Diksmuide, Belgium 🇧🇪
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Belgian graffiti engraved on a bunker facing the German forward positions.
- Dodengang / Trenches of Death
Diksmuide, Belgium 🇧🇪
- Dodengang / Trenches of Death
Diksmuide, Belgium 🇧🇪
August 13, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Belgian graffiti engraved on a bunker facing the German forward positions.
- Dodengang / Trenches of Death
Diksmuide, Belgium 🇧🇪
- Dodengang / Trenches of Death
Diksmuide, Belgium 🇧🇪
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The Trenches of Death, snaking right along the bank of the River IJzer. In these photos Bart and I are heading from the Belgian rear area towards the German lines.
- Dodengang / Trenches of Death
Diksmuide, Belgium 🇧🇪
- Dodengang / Trenches of Death
Diksmuide, Belgium 🇧🇪
August 12, 2025 at 12:38 AM
The Trenches of Death, snaking right along the bank of the River IJzer. In these photos Bart and I are heading from the Belgian rear area towards the German lines.
- Dodengang / Trenches of Death
Diksmuide, Belgium 🇧🇪
- Dodengang / Trenches of Death
Diksmuide, Belgium 🇧🇪
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These are the last Belgian trenches of the Great War, and while they’ve been preserved in concrete and have a fairly clean appearance you still get the feeling of what it was like to man this very forward position in the front line.
August 11, 2025 at 10:20 AM
These are the last Belgian trenches of the Great War, and while they’ve been preserved in concrete and have a fairly clean appearance you still get the feeling of what it was like to man this very forward position in the front line.