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The DAAG's Tale by Chris Copson

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The DAAG's Tale by Chris Copson. Chris Copson formerly of the The Keep Military Museum explores the work of Major Batten the Deputy Assistant Adjutant General of the 33rd Division. The DAAG were principally involved in the logistics of the Division , a subject unknown to many I am sure, so come and learn. WFA members and non members alike are eq…


Cancelled : 'The DAGG'S Tale' with Chris Copson

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Due to the current Coronavirus , this meeting has been cancelled please keep checking the website for future updates.The DAAG's Tale by Chis Copson , this is the rearranged talk from the the 12th February doe to Chris's enforced absence.   Chris Copson formerly of the The Keep Military museum explores the the work of Major Batten the Deputy Assis…


Tanks at 3rd Ypres with Chris Copson

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When the Third Battle of Ypres commenced on 31 July 1917 the ground was heavily churned up from weeks of shellfire. Conditions were made even worse by the torrential rain that began falling that afternoon, this resulted in a sea of mud. The ground over which the infantry attacked became almost impassable, and tank after tank sank in and had to be a…