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SUMMARY:Courage Under Fire: The 2/5th Queen's Royal Regiment\, BEF: May 1940 - by Nigel Shearsmith
DESCRIPTION:A talk by Nigel Shearsmith\, guest speaker\, whose grandfather\, RSM Bacon\, fought in this action nr Abbeville almost exactly 86 years ago. \n\n\n\nNigel writes: “Join amateur historian Nigel Shearman for the dramatic story of how a territorial battalion from Guildford faced the might of Nazi Germany’s invasion of France. Poorly armed and minimal training\, these citizen-soldiers defended Abbeville against overwhelming odds. \n\n\n\nThrough rare photographs and personal accounts\, witness their desperate fighting withdrawal across the Somme. Despite catastrophic losses\, their spirit endured. \n\n\n\nA powerful testament to courage and survival during the darkest days of May 1940”. \n\n\n\nNigel is a retired telecommunications engineer with a lifelong passion for military history. While studying engineering at Liverpool University\, he joined the Officer Training Corps affiliated with the 5/8th Kings Regiment\, learning basic infantry skills. His career took him across Europe\, China\, India\, and North America\, where he spent his spare time exploring local military museums. \n\n\n\nThe growth of online resources reignited his passion through family history research. Focusing particularly on the Second World War\, his continuing studies challenge 1970s myths that British troops and equipment were inferior—always questioning: “if we weren’t that good\, how did we win?” He now re-enacts as a WW2 infantryman\, using his extensive small arms knowledge to demonstrate how period weapons functioned.  He is also a volunteer for Shoreham Fort.
URL:https://sussexmilitary.com/event/courage-under-fire-the-2-5th-queens-royal-regiment-bef-may-1940-by-nigel-shearsmith/
LOCATION:Lewes Town Hall\, High Street\, Lewes\, East Sussex\, BN7 2QS\, United Kingdom
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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
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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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