Would any members have any information about exercise SAVVY. I believe that this was a Canadian amphibious artillery exercise held in preparation...
Hi all, I was reflecting on some things to do with doctrine. From what I have researched, the British Army did not start using self propelled...
Hi My Grandad served in the Royal Engineers training at Ripon at the beginning of 1940 and being sent to the Isle of Sheppey until September...
As a Dutch conscript sergeant, my father received mortar training with the British (perhaps Canadian?) army in preparation for his departure to...
Hi all, I've recently found that the Guards Armoured Division trained for D-Day at Thoresby Hall. Could anyone please help me with anymore...
More than a decade ago I hoovered up a great many War Diaries and other documents. Many remained unread until recently. Those of the Beach Groups...
One of the more unexpected gifts this Christmas was this Home Guard Manual... [ATTACH] Having spotted it (in the Spotted Cow pub) my wife asked...
If anyone knows exactly where this photograph was taken, I would love to know. I think it is most likely Hyderabad Barracks in Colchester with men...
Kenneth James Drysdale who died at Auchnacary is buried in Wigtown High Cemetry july 1944 . How do I get his headstone repaired ?
My father was stationed there during his basic training in[ATTACH] (Photo attached) C-Company #1 Platoon. from there my father was stationed in...
I have found a copy of this on the internet at: http://snapflight.com/Class_files/Scout%20Pilots.pdf Unfortunately at least two pages of this,...
Good afternoon I am looking for any information or leads pertaining to 166 Officer Cadet Training Unit during the summer of 1940. It was then...
During current research into my Fathers WW2 Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve service, I discovered the following book: HOSTILITIES ONLY - TRAINING...
Army Number: 3307075 Rank: Trooper Name: Arthur RHODIE Unit: Highland Light Infantry ; Raiding Force H.Q. Date of Birth: 6 Jun 1907 Date of...
Stumbled across information on New Zealand Farm Camp on the Salisbury Plains. Is there any information out there on what units used this camp...
Hello All, Aside from those held by the National Archives, is anyone aware of any maps or plans featuring the extent of the Salisbury Plain...
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Hi all, during WW2, how were soldiers already serving in infantry battalions given formal trained on the smaller crew served weapons, ie Boys...
Armour of the infantry (Fox Movietone News Vol.14 No. 7) Description Infantry tanks in action under mock battle conditions. Combined exercise of...
Hi there, There are lots of posts about service abbreviations (online and in this forum) and I've search many of them, but I am still stumped at...
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