Erquninghem Lys Museum |
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During World War One the town was briefly occupied by the German Army in October 1914 during the 'Race to the Sea'. It was captured by the British on 16th October and remained a few miles behind the British front line until the German Spring Offensive in April 1918.
Erquinghem Lys 1914 |
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders digging support trenches at Erquinghem-Lys. October or November 1914. © IWM (Q 50225) |
Private Arthur Poulter VC |
Defence of Erquninghem April 1918 |
Defence of Erquninghem April 1918 Museum painting |
The front gave way and the town was occupied by the German Army from April to September 1918.
Erquinghem-Lys German Map |
Erquinghem Lys - Church Ruins |
During World War 2, the Town was in the zone of occupation throughout the German Occupation from May 1940 till it was liberated on the 6th / 7th September 1944.
Erquinghem-Lys Liberation 6th / 7th September 1944 |
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Erquinghem-Lys Museum |
Erquinghem-Lys Museum |
Erquinghem-Lys Museum Jaques with Tyneside Scottish Branch RAA |
Erquinghem-Lys Museum Tyneside Scottish Branch RAA presentation |