From Alan Palmer’s The Gardeners of Salonika, published in 1965 by Andre Deutsch Limited, London (p. 125): Continue reading “First Battle of Doiran : the aftermath”
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First Battle of Doiran : the second attempt
From Alan Palmer’s The Gardeners of Salonika, published in 1965 by Andre Deutsch Limited, London (p. 123-124): Continue reading “First Battle of Doiran : the second attempt”
The New Mosquito #35 : April 2017
UK members should already have received the latest edition of The New Mosquito, timed to coincide with the centenary of the First Battle of Doiran. Issues for overseas members are on their way and should be arriving soon. If you are expecting a copy, but haven’t, please contact the Society. Continue reading “The New Mosquito #35 : April 2017”
First Battle of Doiran : taking stock
From Alan Palmer’s The Gardeners of Salonika, published in 1965 by Andre Deutsch Limited, London (p. 122): Continue reading “First Battle of Doiran : taking stock”
World Malaria Day
One hundred years after malaria was the scourge of the armies fighting in the Balkans during the First World War, the disease continues to be a major issue around the world. Continue reading “World Malaria Day”
First Battle of Doiran : night attack of 24th April
From Alan Palmer’s The Gardeners of Salonika, published in 1965 by Andre Deutsch Limited, London (pp. 121-122): Continue reading “First Battle of Doiran : night attack of 24th April”
First Battle of Doiran : unwelcome intelligence
From Alan Palmer’s The Gardeners of Salonika, published in 1965 by Andre Deutsch Limited, London (p. 119): Continue reading “First Battle of Doiran : unwelcome intelligence”
First Battle of Doiran : Centenary Tour
We wish the members of the ‘First Battle of Doiran Centenary Tour’ bon voyage as they make their way to Thessaloniki today. This is an exciting tour as the group – led by SCS Chairman, Alan Wakefield – will have the opportunity to walk the battlefield exactly one hundred years after the opening days of the first Battle of Doiran.
First Battle of Doiran : the plan
From Alan Palmer’s The Gardeners of Salonika, first published in 1965 by Andre Deutsch Limited, London (pp. 119-120):
Mule Lines – Happy Birthday Muffin!
The Salonika Campaign Society sends it’s very best wishes to Redwings Adoption Star Muffin – who is also SCS Honorary Member Salonika 4 – on his 30th birthday. We wish you a very happy birthday and hope you enjoy your special party at Redwings Caldecott in Norfolk. Continue reading “Mule Lines – Happy Birthday Muffin!”
Salonika Campaign Society, 1915-1918 