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A talk by John Tanner 'Nonne Boshchen - 11 November 1914'

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This talk explores the day the Prussian Guard almost broke the BEF line at Ypres. They were halted by XLI Brigade Royal Field Artillery firing over open sights, supported by their drivers and gunners acting as infantry, until a counter-attack by the 52nd Light Infantry and 5th Field Coy. Royal Engineers, restored the line. John Tanner's life...


'The Battle of Nonne Bosschen 11 November 1914' with Vern Littley

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Vern' Littley's talk is about the Battle of Nonne Bosschen, and in particular the guns of 41st Brigade Royal Field Artillery and how they stopped the advance of the Prussian Guard on the morning of the 11th November 1914. The talk will include the story, the battlefield today and how best to visit the battlefield today including viewpoints and s...