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| Percy Hobart Major-General Sir Percy Cleghorn Stanley Hobart KBE CB DSO MC (14 June 1885"Hobo", was a British military engineer, noted for his command of the 79th Armoured Division during World War II. He was responsible for many of the specialised armoured vehicles ("Hobart's Funnies") that took part in the invasion of Normandy and later actions. Percy_Hobart | |
| Palmerston Forts, Portsmouth Palmerston Forts that encircle Portsmouth were built in response to the 1859 Royal Commission dealing with the perceived threat of a French invasion. The forts were intended to defend the Dockyard in Portsmouth. Construction was carried out by the Royal Engineers and civilian contractors (under Royal Engineer supervision). In addition to the newly constructed forts, extensive work was carried out on existing fortifications. Palmerston_Forts,_Portsmouth | |
| John Chard Colonel John Rouse Merriott Chard VC (21 December 1847 – 1 November 1897) was an English soldier who won the Victoria Cross for his role in the defence of Rorke's Drift in 1879.He was born in Plymouth Devon, the son of William Wheaton Chard and Jane Brimacombe. John_Chard | |
| Barracks Barracks are living quarters for personnel on a military post. They are typically very plain and all of the buildings in the housing unit are often uniform structures. Barracks | |
| Royal Commission on the Defence of the United Kingdom Lord Palmerston instigated the Royal Commission on the Defence of the United Kingdom because of serious concerns that France might attempt to invade the UK. The recent period had seen great improvements in gunnery (with RML and RBL designs); the widespread introduction of steam propulsion in ships (the French La Gloire and British response HMS Warrior are examples); and the growth of the French battle fleet (between 1854-1858 it had achieved numerical equality to the British). Royal_Commission_on_the_Defence_of_the_United_Kingdom | |
| Early thermal weapons Early thermal weapons were devices or substances used in warfare during the classical and medieval periods (approx 8th century BC until the mid-16th century AD) which used heat or burning action to destroy or damage enemy personnel, fortifications or territories.Incendiary devices were frequently used as projectiles during warfare, particularly during sieges and naval battles; some substances were boiled or heated to inflict damage by scalding or burning. Early_thermal_weapons | |
| Battle of Singapore Battle_of_Singapore | |
| Philip Neame Lieutenant General Sir Philip Neame VC, KBE, CB, DSO, KStJ (December 12, 1888 April 28, 1978) was a British Army officer and recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. He was also the winner of an Olympic Gold medal, making him the only person to win both this and the Victoria Cross. Philip_Neame | |
| Prison reform Prison reform is the attempt to improve conditions inside prisons, aiming at a more effective penal system. Prison_reform | |
| Battle of Hong Kong Battle_of_Hong_Kong | |
| Hobart's Funnies Hobart's Funnies were a number of unusually modified tanks operated during World War II by the United Kingdom's 79th Armoured Division or by specialists from the Royal Engineers. They were designed in light of problems that more standard tanks experienced during the Dieppe Raid, so that the new models would be able to overcome the problems of the planned Invasion of Normandy. These tanks played a major part on the Commonwealth beaches during the landings. They may be considered the forerunners of the modern Hobart's_Funnies | |
| Adam Archibald Adam Archibald (14 January 1879 - 10 March 1957) was a Scottish First World War recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.In 1915, Archibald served with the 7th Durham Light Infantry before transferring to the 218th Field Company, Royal Engineers. Adam_Archibald | |
| Sir Fenton Aylmer, 13th Baronet Sir Fenton John Aylmer, 13th Baronet of Donadea VC KCB (5 April 1862, Hastings Sussex 3 September 1935) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross. He was in command of the first failed efforts to break the siege of Kut in 1916.He was the son of Captain Fenton John Aylmer (24 Dec 1835-9 Apr 1862) and Isabella Eleanor Darling (d. 27 Dec 1908). Sir_Fenton_Aylmer,_13th_Baronet | |
| Cyril Royston Guyton Bassett Cyril Royston Guyton Bassett (3 January 1892-2 January 1983) was a New Zealander recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. He was the first New Zealander to be awarded the VC in World War I.He was 23 years old, and a corporal in the New Zealand Divisional Signal Company, New Zealand Expeditionary Force when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.L.W. Cyril_Royston_Guyton_Bassett | |
| Mark Sever Bell Mark Sever Bell VC CB (15 May 1843–26 June 1906) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. Born in New South Wales, Australia, his family travelled to England when he was an infant.He was educated at King's College School and King's College London, where he was made a Fellow in 1890. Mark_Sever_Bell | |
| Royal Engineers Museum Royal Engineers Museum and Library is a military engineering museum and library in Gillingham, Kent, England. It tells the story of the Corps of Royal Engineers and British military engineering in general.The Library was founded in 1813. The Museum and Library received 'Designated' status for its entire collection in 1998 (i.e. it was recognised as having an outstanding collection). It is one of only three military or regimental museums in the country to hold this status. Royal_Engineers_Museum | |
| Arnold Horace Santo Waters Sir Arnold Horace Santo Waters, VC, CBE, DSO, MC (23 September 1886 in Plymouth - 22 January 1981 in Sutton Coldfield) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. Arnold_Horace_Santo_Waters | |
| Thomas Colclough Watson Thomas Colclough Watson VC (11 April 1867-15 June 1917) was a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. Thomas_Colclough_Watson | |
| Reginald Clare Hart General Sir Reginald Clare Hart, VC, GCB, KCVO, Royal Humane Society's Silver Medal (11 June 1848 18 October 1931), was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. Reginald_Clare_Hart | |
| Thomas Frank Durrant Thomas Frank Durrant VC (17 October 1918- 28 March 1942) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. Thomas_Frank_Durrant |
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