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Germany 1914: Some observations
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Germany 1914: Some observations This talk will be presented by Jeff Bennett one of our regular members. Jeff will reflect on a number of aspects of Germany both in the run up to the outbreak of World War 1 and in the immediate aftermath of the declaration of war. The meeting will take place at our usual venue, the Allotment Social Club, West All…
Bridge to Victory: Combat Bridging on the Western Front - Tony Ball
Our talk, on Monday 19th January, is “Bridging to Victory; Combat Bridging on the Western Front". Our speaker, Tony Ball, will be we familiar to all our regular attendees but for those who have not had the pleasure of hearing him speak before you are in for a treat. Tony has a wealth of experience and his detailed knowledge of the Western Front…
WW2 RAF Commanders in WW1 - Colin Buxton (Vol. 2)
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Monday 20th February 2023 WW2 RAF Commanders in WW1-Colin Buxton Our speaker, Colin Buxton, is our “go to” specialist on aspects of the RFC and RAF in WW1. This talk will cover the WW1 experience of yet more of the leading players in the RAF in WW2, on the roots of a number of key RAF “Top Brass”, which will give an insight into the founda…
“The Evacuation of Helles” - Peter Hart
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The evacuation marked the end of the ill-starred and ill-fated Gallipoli campaign. To those of longstanding members Peter needs no introduction but to those of you who have not heard him before, either at earlier branch meetings, on TV or on any of his numerous pod casts I think I can say that you will find him entertaining informative and incredib…
Operation Punishment (the first Italian job) The Austro-Hungarian Trentino Offensive 1916
Speaker will be Richard Whitfield a WFA member from our neighbouring branch in Northumberland. It is May 15-June 10, 1916, the Austrians mount the Trentino Offensive—also called the “Operation Punishment” intended to avenge the Italians' betrayal. The mountain attack rocks the Italians back some 12 miles before they halt the Austrians at Monte …
The Stockbroker’s Battalion, 10th Royal Fusiliers - David Carter
“The Stockbroker’s Battalion, 10th Royal Fusiliers” which will be given by David Carter author of the long overdue history of this service battalion. The Stockbrokers’ Battalion can justly claim to be the first of the volunteer Pals’ Battalions of the Great War. Its members ranged from wealthy bankers like the Rothschilds, to humble clerks in …
A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Battle of Coronel - Scott Lindgren
“A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Battle of Coronel” - Scott Lindgren This battle was described in the Times at to time as “the saddest Naval Action of the War”. The German ships were commanded by Admiral Maximillian von Spee and the British by Admiral Craddock. This is an often overlooked naval engagement not only taking place early in the …