British Army Manoeuvres

Series

Series Name
Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.
1227
Date Released
24 Sep 1925
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Story

Story No. within this Issue
6 / 6
Summary
5,000 troops take part in "Great War of 1925" between Mercia - Force v Wessex - Mobility. The opening day - mud and continuous rain made conditions that almost rivalled Flanders. We are staying on a farm. Signals - the Army’s "nerves". The ever welcome Rum Ration.
Keywords
Weather; Military
Locations
Hampshire
Story extras:
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'British Army Manoeuvres', Pathe Gazette Issue No. 1227, 24 Sep 1925. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/84574 (Accessed 31 Jan 2025)