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SUMMARY:Show and Tell
DESCRIPTION:The first of the year. Please bring in any military artefacts if you have them and talk for a few minutes about them\, and pass them around if you wish to do so. If you do not have such items\, do still come along and enjoy the evening. The laptop and projector will be set up if anyone wants to use it.
URL:https://sussexmilitary.com/event/show-and-tell/
LOCATION:Lewes Town Hall\, High Street\, Lewes\, East Sussex\, BN7 2QS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Show and Tell
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sussex Military History Society":MAILTO:enquiries@sussexmilitary.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260715T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260715T213000
DTSTAMP:20260531T181711
CREATED:20260403T112004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T112004Z
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SUMMARY:Storming Suez: Inside Operation Musketeer’ - by George Hoad
DESCRIPTION:A talk by George Hoad\, a local amateur historian. \nOperation Musketeer was the Anglo-French plan for the invasion of the Suez canal zone to capture the Suez Canal during the Suez Crisis in 1956 and return it to Anglo-French control and operation. Israel\, which invaded the Sinai Peninsula\, had the additional objectives of opening the Straits of Tiran and halting Fedayeen incursions into Israel. The Anglo-French military operation was originally planned for early September\, but the necessity of coordination with Israel delayed it until early November. However\, on 10 September British and French politicians and Chiefs of the General Staff agreed to adopt General Charles Keightley’s alterations to the military plans with the intention of reducing Egyptian civilian casualties. The new plan\, renamed Musketeer Revise\, provided the basis of the actual Suez operation. \nGeorge writes: “The Suez Crisis was one of the defining moments of the 1950s. I take us behind Operation Musketeer\, the codename for the Anglo-Israeli invasion of Egypt”.
URL:https://sussexmilitary.com/event/storming-suez-inside-operation-musketeer-by-george-hoad/
LOCATION:Lewes Town Hall\, High Street\, Lewes\, East Sussex\, BN7 2QS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sussex Military History Society":MAILTO:enquiries@sussexmilitary.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260830T130000
DTSTAMP:20260531T181711
CREATED:20260401T125707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T181354Z
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SUMMARY:Cuckfield Royal Observer Corps Post - Open Days
DESCRIPTION:Open only on 18/7/26: 1200-1600\, 19/7/26: 1000-1300\, 29/8/26:1200-1600\, 30/8/26: 1000-1300\nNB: The post is locked and secure at all other times and no equipment is stored inside.\n\nStep back into the Cold War at the Cuckfield ROC Post\, one of the few surviving and fully restored Royal Observer Corps nuclear monitoring bunkers in the UK. This rare underground relic offers a unique “time capsule” experience\, preserved exactly as it would have looked when observers stood ready to track nuclear bursts and fallout.\n\nWhy Visit?\n\nAuthentic Atmosphere: Descend the 15-foot ladder into a cramped\, high-stakes environment filled with original equipment\, maps\, and mid-century communications gear.\nLiving History: Passionate volunteers bring the site to life\, explaining how ordinary citizens were trained to be the nation’s “eyes and ears” during a nuclear conflict.\nHidden Heritage: Located beneath a quiet field in West Sussex\, it’s a powerful reminder of a secret history that once existed right under our feet.\n\nIt’s an evocative\, thought-provoking trip for history buffs and families alike\, offering a glimpse into a world of “Protect and Survive” that defined a generation.\n\n\nVisitor Information\n\nLocation: The bunker is located on Newbury Lane\, Cuckfield\, West Sussex.\nEntry: No pre-booking is required; visitors can just turn up.\nWait Times: Be prepared for a short wait on the surface during busy periods\, as only a limited number of people can go underground at once.\nFacilities: There are no toilets or parking at the bunker site. Visitors are advised to park and use facilities in Cuckfield village.\nDonations: Entry is typically supported by donations to help maintain the site\, which has been restored to its Cold War-era appearance\n\n 
URL:https://sussexmilitary.com/event/cuckfield-royal-observer-corps-post-open-day/
LOCATION:Cuckfield Royal Observer Corps Post\, Newbury Lane\, Cuckfield\, West Sussex\, RH17 5AA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Event,Non-SMHS Event,Visit
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260819T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260819T213000
DTSTAMP:20260531T181711
CREATED:20260403T112406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T181152Z
UID:447-1787169600-1787175000@sussexmilitary.com
SUMMARY:Operation HUSKY: the largest amphibious invasion of the Second World War? - Graham Moore
DESCRIPTION:Up to June 1944\, Op Husky was certainly the largest amphibious invasion of WW2. Op HUSKY was the invasion of Sicily in July 1943 by the western Allies. Some historians contend that it was larger than Op OVERLORD but based on the number of divisions landed on Day and the size of the Landing Zone.
URL:https://sussexmilitary.com/event/operation-husky-the-largest-amphibious-invasion-of-the-second-world-war-graham-moore/
LOCATION:Lewes Town Hall\, High Street\, Lewes\, East Sussex\, BN7 2QS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sussex Military History Society":MAILTO:enquiries@sussexmilitary.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260829T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260831T235959
DTSTAMP:20260531T181711
CREATED:20260403T115821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T181329Z
UID:458-1787961600-1788220799@sussexmilitary.com
SUMMARY:Festival of Transport
DESCRIPTION:The Hellingly Festival of Transport is a laid-back day out for anyone who loves vehicles and history. Alongside classic cars and transport exhibits\, the festival features a fascinating collection of military vehicles. It’s a great opportunity to see these vehicles up close\, learn about their history\, and enjoy a friendly\, informal atmosphere with fellow enthusiasts. Perfect for a leisurely day exploring the stories behind the steel.
URL:https://sussexmilitary.com/event/festival-of-transport/
LOCATION:Broad Farm\, Church Road\, Hellingly\, East Sussex\, BN27 4DU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Event,Non-SMHS Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eastbourne Historic Vehicles Club":MAILTO:jim.fitton@btinternet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260916T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260916T213000
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CREATED:20260403T113545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T181505Z
UID:450-1789588800-1789594200@sussexmilitary.com
SUMMARY:The Camps of Seaford – The History and Archaeology of Army Training Camps in Seaford - Luke Barber
DESCRIPTION:Confirmed title and synopsis to follow. \nSeaford was an army training base before and during the First World War\, with two massive army camps north and south of the town. \n[Placeholder image]
URL:https://sussexmilitary.com/event/the-camps-of-seaford-the-history-and-archaeology-of-army-training-camps-in-seaford-luke-barber/
LOCATION:Lewes Town Hall\, High Street\, Lewes\, East Sussex\, BN7 2QS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sussex Military History Society":MAILTO:enquiries@sussexmilitary.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260926T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260926T170000
DTSTAMP:20260531T181711
CREATED:20260330T221501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T181317Z
UID:206-1790420400-1790442000@sussexmilitary.com
SUMMARY:Shoreham Fort - Heritage Open Day
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Shoreham Fort: As part of England’s largest festival of history and culture\, Shoreham Fort is open to all. Admission is free.
URL:https://sussexmilitary.com/event/shoreham-fort-heritage-open-day/
LOCATION:West Sussex
CATEGORIES:Event,Non-SMHS Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261021T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261021T213000
DTSTAMP:20260531T181711
CREATED:20260403T114509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T180657Z
UID:453-1792612800-1792618200@sussexmilitary.com
SUMMARY:The Battle of Dorking - Nick Cook
DESCRIPTION:TBC \nThe Battle of Dorking (1871) by George Tomkyns Chesney is one of the most influential works of early invasion literature—a vivid and unsettling fictional account of Britain’s sudden defeat by a technologically advanced European power. Written in the aftermath of the Franco-Prussian War\, it captured contemporary anxieties about national preparedness\, military reform and the vulnerability of even the most powerful empires. Presented as a retrospective narrative from an ordinary volunteer\, the work combines strategic speculation with human perspective\, offering a stark warning about complacency in matters of defence. \nThe book remains strikingly relevant: it reflects enduring questions about deterrence\, readiness\, and the relationship between technological change and national security—issues that continue to resonate in modern strategic thinking. More than a piece of speculative fiction\, The Battle of Dorking helped shape public debate in Victorian Britain\, influencing defence policy discussions and inspiring a genre that persists to this day.
URL:https://sussexmilitary.com/event/the-battle-of-dorking-nick-cook/
LOCATION:Lewes Town Hall\, High Street\, Lewes\, East Sussex\, BN7 2QS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sussex Military History Society":MAILTO:enquiries@sussexmilitary.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261118T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261118T213000
DTSTAMP:20260531T181711
CREATED:20260403T180935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T180935Z
UID:465-1795032000-1795037400@sussexmilitary.com
SUMMARY:Title and synopsis to follow - Richard Shenton
DESCRIPTION:A talk by Richard Shenton. Title and synopsis to follow
URL:https://sussexmilitary.com/event/title-and-synopsis-to-follow-richard-shenton/
LOCATION:Lewes Town Hall\, High Street\, Lewes\, East Sussex\, BN7 2QS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sussex Military History Society":MAILTO:enquiries@sussexmilitary.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261216T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261216T213000
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CREATED:20260403T114648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T114648Z
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SUMMARY:Show and Tell
DESCRIPTION:The second of the year. As mentioned before\, please bring in any military artefacts if you have them and talk for a few minutes about them\, and pass them around if you wish to do so. If you do not have such items\, do still come along and enjoy the evening. The laptop and projector will be set up if anyone wants to use it.
URL:https://sussexmilitary.com/event/show-and-tell-2/
LOCATION:Lewes Town Hall\, High Street\, Lewes\, East Sussex\, BN7 2QS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Show and Tell
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sussex Military History Society":MAILTO:enquiries@sussexmilitary.com
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