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“Ye lowsy red-coat rake hells, ye locusts of the nation, you are dogs that would enslave us, plunder our shops and ravish our daughters, ye scoundrels” – 18th Century Billeting
The statement above was probably a common one when considering the nature of the billeting systems of the British Army through to the 1850’s and Cardwell’s Reforms. Although the Mutiny act of 1689 had… more →
John Lambtons 68th Foot
Gallipoli, the forgotten many....
wrote 1 month ago: Tonight two Royal Navy Division casualties; I purchased a while back two WW1 Memorial plaques; both … more →
World War One Medal to M Flannery
wrote 4 months ago: World War One Medal to M Flannery, a photo by TheakstonThomas on Flickr. Via Flickr: World War One B … more →
World War One Medal to G H Miller
wrote 4 months ago: World War One Medal to G H Miller, a photo by TheakstonThomas on Flickr. Via Flickr:British War Meda … more →
Day 8: things that make you sad
wrote 5 months ago: The fact my grandad isn’t here anymore, that man was my ultimate hero. I only have to begin to … more →
22-28 November 1942: Convoy Brings Only 3 Week Supply as Polio Strikes Malta
wrote 5 months ago: Malta – World War 2. First visit to maltagc70? CLICK HERE … more →
Durham Light Infantry Memorial, Dyle River 1940
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wrote 7 months ago: Following the start of the German Blitzkrieg in the West in May 1940 the British Expeditionary Force … more →
“Ye lowsy red-coat rake hells, ye locusts of the nation, you are dogs that would enslave us, plunder our shops and ravish our daughters, ye scoundrels” - 18th Century Billeting
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wrote 10 months ago: The statement above was probably a common one when considering the nature of the billeting systems o … more →
All Quiet on the Western Front
wrote 11 months ago: This is the must read at the top of any list of TEN. See the film produced in 1930 too. Can anything … more →
The war to end all wars: the centenary of World War One (LINKS)
wrote 11 months ago: Please offer your suggestions for additional links Imperial War Museum World War One Centenary WW1 S … more →
Decorated 'in the field' with the Military Medal by Brigadier Sandilands
wrote 11 months ago: A studio photo taken soon after joining the Durham Light Infantry, March 1915 before transfer to the … more →
writing wounded and this time it's serious
wrote 11 months ago: I’m very happy to be starting another blog after last writing about my play, Pub Quiz, in 2008. I … more →
And we must go a marching to the beating of the drum!
wrote 1 year ago: It’s been a little while since we posted anything on the blog largely because we have been off … more →
24 April 1942: Dogfights Over Grand Harbour
wrote 1 year ago: Malta – World War 2. First visit to maltagc70 CLICK HERE. Map … more →
22 April 1942: "Malta's Darkest Hour" - Only 7 Spitfires Fit to Fly
wrote 1 year ago: Malta – World War 2. First visit to maltagc70? CLICK HERE. Get daily updates direct to your computer … more →
8 April 1942: Fierce Battle to Save a Ship - Penelope's Story
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wrote 1 year ago: Thousands of tons of bombs have ravaged Luqa, Ta Qali, Hal Far and Grand Harbour Yesterday enemy bom … more →
21 March 1942: 260,000kg of Bombs - Child Recalls a Day in Hell
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wrote 1 year ago: Malta World War 2. CLICK HERE if this is your first visit to maltagc70.com. Map of Malta 300 to … more →
28 February 1942: Spitfires Not Coming to Malta
wrote 1 year ago: Malta – World War 2. CLICK HERE if this is your first visit to maltagc70.com. MALTA’S COMMANDERS RE … more →
The Durham Light Infantry websites
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wrote 1 year ago: Image via Wikipedia The aim of Durham Light Infantry.net is to collate information on the men who se … more →
“For the Soldiers to hut” - The British Soldier Shelter during winter in the Seven Years War.
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wrote 1 year ago: Although it was general military practice for regiments to enter ‘winter quarters’ during the colder … more →
