Thanks for the welcome, Chris!
Yes, I thought I would start a thread in the other section - but I need to set up a scanner first so I can post a picture or two.
I shall not be much help to others re military history, as you all sound such experts. I do however speak fluent French, so if any forum member needs an inscription, citation etc translating, I might be able to assist with that side.
Also, I know Northern France quite well, as far down as the river Somme, so can possibly answer tourism questions on that.
Angela