Bearskins, Bayonets & Bravery - Notes from The Guards Museum Episode 18

08/20/20 • 40 min

Bearskins, Bayonets and Bravery - Notes from The Guards Museum

Finishing of the Second World War and moving on to post war operations, this week the Director looks at two very different Guards officers.....both highly competent and both very brave.....but both very different.

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Bearskins, Bayonets & Bravery - Notes from The Guards Museum Episode 17

Concluding the third instalment of the Guards in the Second World War, this week the Director examines the history of The Guards Armoured Division from its inception in 1941 through to its disbandment in 1945 following a remarkable and highly successful series of actions. Their ability to go from an infantry role, to re-invent themselves as an armoured unit, to fight with outstanding success and then to revert to infantry underlines the determination and flexibility of these iconic soldiers.

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Bearskins, Bayonets & Bravery - Notes from The Guards Museum Episode 19

Due to a bit of a health issue, the Director has been a bit of a drain on the National Health Service and has been nipping in and out of hospital over the last few weeks (for which he offers his abject apologies). So this week he offers a few amusing stories which will hopefully bring a smile to your face. Having recorded this episode several stories hit the cutting room floor as being a tad 'politically incorrect'....which is a great sadness as they were VERY funny! As they used to say on telly....normal service will be resumed as soon as possible...... Enjoy!

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