Talk: 2DLI at Kohima by Colonel Ted Shields

Thursday 4^th November, 7.30pm

Venue: DLI Museum.

The Battle of Kohima, fought by the 2^ndBritish Division, of which 2^nd Battalion DLI were a part, is a relatively little known but hugely significant incident within the South-East Asia campaign of the Second World War.  Following a 13-day siege and a period of intensely ferocious fighting, the Japanese forces surrendered.  It is estimated that the British and Indian forces had lost some 4000 men – dead, missing and wounded; the Japanese, 7000.

Colonel Ted is The Rifles Colonel, Durham and recently visited Kohima.  He is a devotee of regimental History and sits on The Rifles Heritage Committee, so this talk will be authoritative and informative with, no doubt, some flashes of humour.

The talk will be preceded by a drinks reception – an opportunity to meet with other ‘Friends’ of the museum or find out more about being a member.

Cost: 

Non-DLI Museum Friends        £15-00

DLI Museum Friends               £10-00

Concessions                          £  8-50

Tickets for sale in advance from the DLI Museum

Drinks and canapés from 6.45pm