The team at TM02REF announce its activity on 80/40/20m SSB from Hurtebise Farm on the Chemin des Dames (JN19UK), on April 13, 2014.

2014 marks the Centenary of the outbreak of the First World War, but is also the Bi-centenary of the French Napoleonic War. Hurtebise Farm was at the centre of both conflicts. In fact, following his victory over the Russians on the 7th March 1814, the Emperor slept there. In 1914, and again in 1917, it was the site of terrible battles against the armies of the Kaiser. And lastly, in 1940, during the invasion of France by the 3rd Reich, it once again saw a battle develop. In addition to a monument representing a Napoleonic hussar and a footsoldier, numerous commemorative plaques adorn the walls of the farm, reminding us of its sombre history. The Dragon's Cave is just 300 yards away, and the famous California Plateau as well as the Abbey of Vauclair are close by. During our visit to this unique site in the AISNE, the farm's owner proved to be very enthusiastic, and readily put the entire location at our disposal.