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Ep.366 – London Territorial Sappers – Dr John Peaty

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The Latest WWI Podcast

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  • Ep.366 – London Territorial Sappers – Dr John Peaty
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  • Ep.358 – Periodical publications of the London Regt – Sarah Paterson
  • Ep.353 – Edgar Loveland and the QWR – Steve Hammond
  • Ep.352 – U boat technology and doctrine – Michèl Admiraal

Dr John Peaty examines the essential role of the Royal Engineer units within the London Territorial Force during the First World War.

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His discussion sheds light on the sappers’ wide-ranging duties—from tunnelling and construction to communications and demolition—and highlights their crucial, yet often overlooked, contribution to the war effort.

This talk was part of the London Pride Conference held in June 2024.

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