Back up the Line

Back up the Line Bespoke, small group tours to the battlefields of the First World War on the western front. Welcome to Back up the Line. My name is Andy Day, your guide.
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My aim is to provide a bespoke service to small groups wishing to visit the former battlefields of the First World War in France and Belgium. Whilst guiding you around the various sites I would aim to set out the events of the time and put them into a context that is easy to understand, thought provoking, stimulating and enlightening. I come from a military background having served for 10 years w

ith the Royal Engineers. Since an early age I have had a deep interest in history which has developed into a focus on military history with a specific leaning to the First World War. I have been visiting the old western front for more than 20 years. Initially with just a couple of like minded friends but, as the years have passed escorting groups to all of the major sites, Ypres, Somme, Arras, Cambrai and more. In addition to visiting the more popular sites I do endeavour to look at some of those areas where the fighting took place that rarely see visitors. I can offer basic research for those who have found a relative who served or fell during the period and, where possible, would aim to take visitors to the locations where their relatives served.

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BACK UP THE LINE (Great War Battlefield Tours)

Welcome to Back up the Line.

The name of this page comes from a term in common use by British troops during the First World War. After a period away from the frontline, (which was more often than is usually believed), invariably they would have to return. When this occurred they would refer to themselves as having to go, “Back up the line”.

My aim is to provide a bespoke service to small groups wishing to visit the former battlefields of the First World War in France and Belgium. Whilst guiding you around the various sites I would hope to set out the events of the time and put them into a context that is easy to understand, thought provoking, stimulating and enlightening. I come from a military background having served for 10 years with the Royal Engineers. Since an early age I have had a deep interest in history which has developed into a focus on military history with a specific leaning to the First World War. I have been visiting the old western front for more than 20 years. Initially with just a couple of like minded friends but, as the years have passed escorting groups to all of the major sites, Ypres, Somme, Arras, Cambrai and more. In addition to visiting the more popular sites I do endeavour to look at some of those areas where the fighting took place that rarely see visitors. I can offer basic research for those who have found a relative who served or fell during the period and, where possible, would aim to take visitors to the locations where their relatives served.

Whilst acting as your guide I do so as an enthusiastic amateur. I am not a professional guide and do not undertake this role for personal gain. I carry no third party insurance or any other indemnities. I ask only that you cover my expenses and that where possible we use your transport.

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