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315e RI

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Daily WW1 history | Following the 315e RI & my great-grandfather (1914–1918) Rare photos • Then & Now • Verdun • Champagne 🎥 YouTube: Ri315e www.youtube.com/@Ri315e Websites 315-204-6regiments.com alexandrelyons.picfair.com

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315e RI @ri315e.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

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…

A Soldier's War: Champagne to Verdun | Part One (1915)

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315e RI @ri315e.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

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…

A Soldier's War: Champagne to Verdun | Part One (1915)

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315e RI @ri315e.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

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…

315e RI @ri315e.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

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…

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315e RI @ri315e.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

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…

This Village Was Destroyed From Below

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315e RI @ri315e.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

#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

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315e RI @ri315e.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

🔊 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? 🔊

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315e RI @ri315e.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

🔊 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? 🔊

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315e RI @ri315e.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

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…

This Village Was Destroyed From Below

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315e RI @ri315e.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

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

315e RI @ri315e.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

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

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315e RI @ri315e.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

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?

315e RI @ri315e.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

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?

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315e RI @ri315e.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

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…

Visiting Verdun: What You Can See Today

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315e RI @ri315e.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

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…

Visiting Verdun: What You Can See Today

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Steve Marsdin @stevemarsdin.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

@thegreatwargroup.bsky.social #FWWhist #History #1GM #FWW #Grande-Guerre #WW1

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315e RI @ri315e.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

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...

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25th September 1915: The Day Flesh met Steel

The day the 315e Régiment d’Infanterie was Broken

315e RI @ri315e.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

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...

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25th September 1915: The Day Flesh met Steel

The day the 315e Régiment d’Infanterie was Broken

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315e RI @ri315e.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

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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Steve Marsdin @stevemarsdin.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

@thegreatwargroup.bsky.social #FWWhist #History #1GM #FWW #Grande-Guerre #WW1

315e RI @ri315e.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

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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315e RI @ri315e.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

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?...

The Objects That Survived Verdun | A French Soldier’s Story through his possessions

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315e RI @ri315e.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

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?...

The Objects That Survived Verdun | A French Soldier’s Story through his possessions

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315e RI @ri315e.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

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

He Went Back to Verdun Twice | A Soldier’s Real Letters from 1916

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315e RI @ri315e.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

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

He Went Back to Verdun Twice | A Soldier’s Real Letters from 1916

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315e RI @ri315e.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

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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315e RI @ri315e.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

#WW1 #GreatWar #Verdun #MilitaryHistory #OnThisDay

315e RI @ri315e.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

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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315e RI @ri315e.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

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

315e RI @ri315e.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

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

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315e RI @ri315e.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

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

Verdun 1916: 300 Days of Hell (110 Years On)

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315e RI @ri315e.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

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!

315e RI @ri315e.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

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!

315e RI @ri315e.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

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

Verdun 1916: 300 Days of Hell (110 Years On)

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315e RI @ri315e.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

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

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315e RI @ri315e.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

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

Verdun & Somme Then & Now (WW1 Locations Today)

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Paul Reed @sommecourt.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

Today is the 110th anniversary of the Battle of #Verdun in 1916. I took this photo one morning at Cote 304 in 2016: Ancient Sunlight peaking through the dark forest, lighting the crumbling trenches of the Great War landscape below. #Verdun110

315e RI @ri315e.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

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

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Steve Marsdin @stevemarsdin.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

@thegreatwargroup.bsky.social #FWWhist #History #1GM #FWW #Grande-Guerre #WW1

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315e RI @ri315e.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

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

Same Place. Different World – Verdun & Somme Then & Now (WW1 Locations Today)

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315e RI @ri315e.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

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

Same Place. Different World – Verdun & Somme Then & Now (WW1 Locations Today)

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315e RI @ri315e.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

#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 📸

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RG Poulussen @rgpoulussen.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

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

315e RI @ri315e.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

#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 📸

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315e RI @ri315e.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Ever wondered what the first days in the trenches were really like? I made a 2-minute video about my great-grandfather’s first days at the front in October 1915, using quotes from his letters and original photos from 315e Regiment 🎥👇 youtu.be/SLthXqe8A_Y?...

First Days in the Trenches (WW1) | A Soldier’s Letters, October 1915

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315e RI @ri315e.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Ever wondered what the first days in the trenches were really like? I made a 2-minute video about my great-grandfather’s first days at the front in October 1915, using quotes from his letters and original photos from 315e Regiment 🎥👇 youtu.be/SLthXqe8A_Y?...

First Days in the Trenches (WW1) | A Soldier’s Letters, October 1915

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Steve Marsdin @stevemarsdin.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

@thegreatwargroup.bsky.social #FWWhist #History #1GM #FWW #Grande-Guerre #WW1

315e RI @ri315e.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

4.2.16 I have just received your last letter, what a good moment for me when I read these lines which remind me of you Jeanne. The weather is bad today, rain is falling, last night I suffered a lot from toothache, but I don't during the day, just at night ...so its hard to sleep

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315e RI @ri315e.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Last video from a batch I made over Christmas Life in the Trenches See the trenches as you never seen them before, no AI just original photographs youtu.be/z4p3BPZpUJk?...

Life in the Trenches – Unseen Photographs of WWI

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Parcours 14-18 @parcours14-18.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Very well-made video and photographs that clearly illustrate many aspects of the lives of the Poilus. For this image, training or a real assault? Do you have a caption?

Extract fronm "La vie dans les tranchées – Photographies inédites de la Grande Guerre", time code : 0'50