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Ep354 – Stephen Sandford – London Irish Rifles in the GW
Mentioned in Dispatches
18 minutes 53 seconds
6 months ago
Ep354 – Stephen Sandford – London Irish Rifles in the GW
On this week's Mentioned in Dispatches podcast, Stephen Sandford explores the early history of the 18th Battalion London Regiment (London Irish) during the First World War. He examines the battalion’s formation, recruitment, training and unique cultural identity, as well as its connections to Ireland and its first action at Loos. This talk was recorded at the London Pride Conference, held in June 2024.
Mentioned in Dispatches
A podcast hosted by Dr Tom Thorpe on all aspects of the Great War from the UK's leading First World War history society The Western Front Association (www.westernfrontassociation.com).
