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'Military Mining And The La Boiselle Project' with Colin Winn

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Join us for a fascinating talk on Military Mining and the La Boiselle Project by Colin Winn Colin Winn is a retired weapons engineer specialising in the underground conflict. He is a founder member of the Hawthorn Ridge Crater Association and is interested in the work of the 252 Tunnelling Company in the sector. Colin will bring relevant arte...

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Tunnelling in the Great War by Professor Peter Doyle

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Tunnelling in the Great War by Professor Peter Doyle Tunnelling played an important part in many battles in the Great War. On the Western Front both sides used tunnels to lay mines under enemy trenches and to listen for enemy mining activity. In some places, like Vimy Ridge, tunnels were used to shelter and transport troops. Peter is a geologi...

Underground Warfare 1914-1918 with Simon Jones

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Simon makes a welcome return to the branch and will be discussing 'Underground Warfare 1914-1918'. His presentation looks at all aspects of type of warfare.