The Fusilier Museum, Warwick

28 Jan 2023

£5.00

About Event:

Describing how the different battalions fought in the mud and explaining how the British Army almost broke through and had the Germans on the run.

Talks are free for the Friends. For others, please consider donating at least £5 on the museum website.

If you are interested in attending this event, please email rrfwarwickfriends@outlook.com.

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