Somerset

AGM and The German U boat   We start the evening with a short AGM and this will be followed by a look at the German U Boat. Chairman Ian Steveson will look at some of the little known facts of the German U boat as well as some of the more notorious actions that caused outrage around the world.   Both WFA members and non members alike are equally...

 Chris Copson education officer at The Tank Museum and formerly of The Keep ( Dorset's museum) will take a look at the Gallipoli campaign through the eyes of the 5th Battalion of the Dorset Regiment.  The Battalion suffered severe casualties and deprivation due to the terrain and location, at one stage the battalion was down to approximately 250...

 Renowned author on several military themes Phil Tomaselli will be talking about the early pioneers of the Royal Navy Air Service and there exploits which include the some of the earliest flights off a ship. The first Zeppelin was slot down by a RNAS pilot. They also carried out the first strategic bombing raid. In September 1914 the RNAS bombed...