Welcome to the Scotland (Tayside) branch of The Western Front Association.
We meet at 2.00pm at The Glasite Hall, which is adjacent to St Andrew's Church, King Street, Dundee, DD1 2JB. (Bottom of King Street next door to the Wellgate Centre).
Upcoming Branch Events
Tanks in WW1
Stuart Crawford Tanks in WW1 Introduced on the Western Front during the Battle of the Somme in 1916, tanks were soon seen not to be the wonder weapon to win the war. However, their effectiveness grew as army commanders and tank crews alike learned how to use them profitably. The Battle of Cambrai proved that massed…
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The Quintinshill Rail Disaster
David Carter The Quintinshill Rail Disaster The Quintinshill Rail Disaster happened on 22nd May 1915. This talk examines the events surrounding the multi-train rail crash near Gretna just over the Scotland/England border from Carlisle. With over 220 dead, it remains the worst crash in British rail history. …
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Mince Pies, Chats and Medley
Mince Pies, Chats and Medley Our usual end-of-year round up and presentations from members, alongside Xmas nibbles and mince pies.
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