Saturday 18 October - 2.00pm
Harry Moses
Army Tactics and Roland Boys Bradford VC MC
Harry Moses will cover aspects of the evolution of infantry tactics during World War I, starting with the lessons that came out of the Boer War and influenced the BEF in France in 1914. He will highlight those aspects of infantry experience in the major battles of the conflict and the problems faced by its commanders as they sought to meet the challenges which a continental war placed upon a colonial army.
Brigadier Roland Boys Bradford VC, MC was one of the outstanding young officers, who entered the war as platoon and company commanders. Promoted to higher rank, their tactical awareness influenced the progress of the Army in the last 18 months of the war. Roland’s particular interpretation of the new tactics will be covered during the talk, which placed him high in the list of outstanding leaders produced by the war. His untimely death in November 1917 robbed the Army of a great soldier.
Tickets £3.00, (Plus admission) available in advance from the DLI shop or by calling 03000 266590.
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