Remembrance Season - A Talk on the 7th Battalion the Sherwood Foresters during the Somme

for 1 hour, 30 mins
Winchelsea Centre
High St Sleaford, NG34 9DY, United Kingdom
The talk will focus on Gommecourt during the battle of the Somme and its aftermath; Despite the horrendous casualties suffered, only one Division, the 46th, faced a Court of Enquiry where they were accused of a ‘Lack of Offensive Spirit’ in essence, Cowardice.

Please come along and learn a little more about those who fought for our freedom.

Admission is free. Any donation that you might wish to make will be given to the Royal British Legion to aid their work with veterans.

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Remembrance Season - A Talk on the 7th Battalion the Sherwood Foresters during the Somme

for 1 hour, 30 mins
Winchelsea Centre
High St Sleaford, NG34 9DY, United Kingdom

The talk will focus on Gommecourt during the battle of the Somme and its aftermath; Despite the horrendous casualties suffered, only one Division, the 46th, faced a Court of Enquiry where they were accused of a ‘Lack of Offensive Spirit’ in essence, Cowardice.

Please come along and learn a little more about those who fought for our freedom.

Admission is free. Any donation that you might wish to make will be given to the Royal British Legion to aid their work with veterans.

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