RND History written by Sub Lt Fry and Macmillan in 1919 , this rare copy signed by VC winner Cdr Daniel Beak RNVR for actions in August & Sept 1918
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Drake Battalion, at Blandford Camp playing whistles
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In mid December, following the German counterattacks around Cambrai, the Division moved to the trenches at Welsh Ridge, the line jutting out into the German line in a point.
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At the sharp end - Blandford Camp, with Lee metford rifle
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royal naval Division taking Gavrelle Arras 1917
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The Division revised its tactics. 31st Oct, 189th patrols surveyed the defences and small groups targeted strong points over the next 2 nights. Only a further 17 men were lost in the attacks.
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Casualties for the two attacks totalled 3,126. The First Army had taken over control of the front and ordered that the Paddebeek be crossed by November 6th
Amongst the fallen…
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Remembering Able Seaman Arthur Henry Thomas Vizard 🇬🇧
Drake Battalion, Royal Naval Division, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve.
Death: 15 June 1918, Gallipoli / Dardanelles.
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Son of James William and Mary Ann Whittaker, of 63, Wellington St., Accrington. CWGC has age at death given as 23.
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From Christmas Day 1917, the intensity of the German barrage increased and it was expected that a German attack was imminent.
Amongst the fallen…
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royal naval Division taking Gavrelle Arras 1917
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>signed ORIGINAL direct from the Artist, when it's gone it's gone!
>From a British artist who has exhibited at the Royal Academy in London!
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royal naval Division taking Gavrelle Arras 1917
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>signed ORIGINAL direct from the Artist, when it's gone it's gone!
>From a British artist who has exhibited at the Royal Academy in London!
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At dawn on 30th, the Germans launched an assault against the whole of the Division's front. at least fifteen different battalions were involved in the assault.
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>From a British artist who has exhibited at the Royal Academy in London!
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The Division was relieved by the 1st Division on the 5th, having achieved its overall objective and crossed the Paddebeek.
Amongst the fallen…
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>signed ORIGINAL direct from the Artist, when it's gone it's gone!
>From a British artist who has exhibited at the Royal Academy in London!
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—Western Front Casualties—
December 1917
20 AB Murkett R/5518 Nelson (DOD)
24 AB Doig R/2104 Drake
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>signed ORIGINAL direct from the Artist, when it's gone it's gone!
>From a British artist who has exhibited at the Royal Academy in London!
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