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A soldier from the 2nd Battalion The Royal Yorkshire Regiment walking through a trench system on Salisbury Plain. It’s a scene that feels both historic and incredibly current. When we think of trenches, our minds often go straight to the harrowing images of the First World War. For years, millions of soldiers lived, fought, and […]
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From the Somme to Salisbury Plain. Over a century separates the soldiers of WWI from today’s, yet the trench remains a constant. A powerful reminder that while technology evolves, some realities of warfare are timeless. What does this scene make you think of? #Trenches #Warfare #MilitaryHistory #Reflection #Soldier #HistoryTok #LestWeForget #fortunefavoursthebrave
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Today, June 18th, we pause to commemorate Waterloo Day – a date etched forever in military history! 🇬🇧We proudly remember the immense courage and sacrifice of all who fought at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. For the Royal Yorkshire Regiment, this day holds special significance, as two of our direct antecedent regiments were there: […]
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On this historic day, June 6th, we pause to remember two significant milestones. First, we commemorate the 81st anniversary of D-Day. We honour the bravery and sacrifice of the Allied soldiers who landed on the beaches of Normandy in 1944, turning the tide of World War II and beginning the liberation of Western Europe. Their […]