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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 Assi...

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 b...

5th Dorset Battalion in Gallipoli - Chris Copson

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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 from severe casualties and depravation due to the terrain and location, at one stage the battalion was down to approx 250 me...

5th Dorset's in Gallipoli - Chris Copson (1)

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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...