Morval Collection

WW1 - Battle of Morval - Infantry moving forward on the front line near Ginchy - 25th September 1916

Battle of Morval, British infantry near Ginchy on 25th September 1916

Ruins, Combles
This oil painting depicts the aftermath of the capture of Combles, an incident that took place in the Battle of Morval during the First World War in Picardy, France. Date: circa 1919

Cornwall PL13 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Cornwall PL13 1

How Todger Jones won the VC at Morval
How Todger Jones, 1st Battalion Cheshires, won the VC at Morval - 25th September 1916. By Stanley Llewellyn Wood (1866-1928). Date: 1916

Battle of Morval 1916
A photograph of British soldiers climbing over the parapet of their trench during the Battle of Morval. The battle, which began on 25th September 1916

Annotated aerial shot of Western Front, France, WW1
An annotated aerial shot of part of the Western Front in France (Somme) during World War One. Places named are Lesboeufs, Le Transloy, Morval and Leuze Wood (nicknamed Lousy Wood by the troops)

German ammunition left behind, Morval, France, WW1
German ammunition left behind following abandonment of Morval, France, on the Western Front during World War One. The shells can be seen inside their wickerwork protective covering. Date: circa 1916

Smashed up German trench at Morval, Somme, WW1
A smashed up German trench at Morval on the Somme, Western Front in France during World War One. Date: circa 1916

Morval 1916
Near Ginchy, British troops wait for their orders to attack during the Battle of Morval, 25th to 28th September 1916, part of the Battle of the Somme

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"Morval: A Glimpse into the Heroic Battle of WW1" In the midst of the chaos and devastation that defined World War 1, one name stands out - Morval. It was here, during the Battle of Morval, that brave British infantrymen fearlessly moved forward, inch by inch, towards victory. The battle unfolded near Ginchy, where the landscape had been reduced to ruins by relentless shelling. Amongst these shattered remnants in Combles lay a tale of courage and sacrifice that would forever be etched in history. One such story is that of Todger Jones, a true hero who earned the Victoria Cross at Morval. His unwavering determination and selflessness inspired his comrades as they fought side by side on this hallowed ground. As we trace our fingers across Cornwall PL13 1 Map today, it's hard to imagine how different things were back then. An annotated aerial shot reveals an eerie glimpse into what once was - a Western Front consumed by war. German ammunition left behind serves as a haunting reminder of the fierce battles fought at Morval. The smashed up German trench bears witness to the ferocity with which both sides clashed in Somme during WW1. Morval 1916 echoes through time like an unyielding drumbeat; its significance cannot be forgotten or overlooked. This small village became synonymous with bravery and resilience as soldiers from all walks of life united under one cause - freedom. Today, we stand on this historic ground with reverence for those who gave their lives so valiantly over a century ago. Their sacrifices will forever be remembered as we honor their memory at Morval - a place where heroes were made and legends born amidst the turmoil of war.