Welcome to the Somerset Branch of The Western Front Association.
Meetings are held at 7.00pm at The Village Hall, Fore Street, Othery, Somerset, TA7 0QU.
Upcoming Branch Events
The Battlefield is not a Healthy Place - Dr John Scanlon
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS TALK REPLACES THE ONE BY CHRIS COPSON AS ADVERTISED IN STAND TO. CHRIS COPSON TALK WILL TAKE PLACE IN OCTOBER The Battlefield is not a healthy place by Dr John Scanlon. Dr Scanlon will look at some of the many ways that death occurred in the Great War , not just battle wounds but the diseases as well. Some of the treatme…
Event DetailsThe British Involvement in North Russia 1918 - Ian Stevenson
The British Involvement in North Russia 1918. In 1918 Britain led a multi national force which landed on the coast of Northern Russian. Ian will look at the expectations and the objectives of those involved , followed by the change of support to the White Russians and why it was withdrawn. WFA members and non members alike are equally welcom…
Event DetailsLaugh or Cry - The British Soldier on the Western Front - Peter Hart
Laugh or Cry The British Soldier on the Western Front Peter Hart the former sound archivist of the Imperial War Museum and author of several books makes a welcome return to Somerset . Humor helped the British Tommy survive the terrible experiences they faced in the trenches of the Western Front. Peter will present examples of the soldiers wit …
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