Army signallers put aside their trade as they stepped out of their comfort zone in Cyprus.
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General Sir Patrick Sanders KCB CBE DSO ADC Gen talks to about what leadership means to him.
Click on the link to hear his views on the topic as well as his vision for the future. ⬇️
armyleadership.podbean.com/e/episode-35-c
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Army signallers take on Dartmoor and the weather in the Lanyard Trophy challenge.
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UK Armed Forces have been busy this spring, taking part in a series of multinational training exercises in Northern Europe.
Demonstrating the UK's ability to deploy and operate alongside allies across land, air and sea.
For more:
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Pipe Major William Mitchell at Sword Beach Queen Red 11 (Hermanville sur Mer), the landing beach of 2nd Battalion The Royal Ulster Rifles on 6 June 1944.
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Around 10,000 Allied personnel were killed or wounded on D-Day itself.
#WeWillRememberThem
To find out more, visit: nam.ac.uk/explore/second
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D-Day led to the Battle of Normandy, continuing until mid-August 1944. German forces were surrounded and destroyed by combined US, Canadian and Polish operations.
US and Free French units moved to liberate Paris, by 30 August no German units were present west of the river Seine.
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21st Army Group reported to SHAEF (Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Forces), which was headed by US General Dwight D. Eisenhower.
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On June 6 1944 21st Army Group had 717,958 personnel under command, including troops from the UK, USA, Canada, Poland, France, Czechoslovakia, Belgium and the Netherlands.
Personnel from across the British Empire and Commonwealth contributed across a variety of roles.
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D-Day ground forces were entirely under 21st Army Group, commanded by General Bernard Law Montgomery, known as ‘Monty’.
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Two artificial ‘Mulberry harbours’ were towed from the UK to Normandy by sea. 🌊
Despite losing one to bad weather, 2.5 million men, 4 million tonnes of supplies and 500,000 vehicles were successfully landed.
The surviving Mulberry’s remains are still visible at Arromanches.
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The airborne operation comprised assaults by the British 6th Airborne Division, the US and .
British troops landed near Caen seizing bridges over the river Orne and the Caen Canal, including the bridge at Bénouville, since remembered as #PegasusBridge.
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The invasion beaches were spread across over 20 miles of the Normandy coast.
British formations landing on June 6 included the 3rd and 50th Infantry Divisions, as well as 1st and 4th Special Service Brigades which contained a mix of and Army Commando units.
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Approximately 159,000 troops were landed in Normandy on 6 June.
Of these, 130,000 arrived on the five invasion beaches, and 29,000 airborne troops landed by parachute and glider. 🪂
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The invasion on 6 June 1944 was supported by 6,939 ships and other vessels at sea, the majority of which were operated by 🇬🇧
11,680 aircraft supported the invasion, including 1,360 transport aircraft. ✈️ 🚢
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Why is this important day in history known as D-Day?
Simply, this was the coded name given to the first day of any significant military operation.
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🧵 Today marks the 79th anniversary of #DDay.
We’re paying tribute to the heroes who restored freedom to Europe 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 🇨🇦 🇫🇷
Our armed forces played a key role in #OperationOverlord. Here are some interesting facts about #DDay79:
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The Museum commemorates #DDay and the Battle of Normandy.
It opened in 1954 and has undergone significant restoration since November 2022.
Today, it was re-opened by French President in a ceremony attended by Defence Secretary .
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156,000 ground troops
14,000 air force sorties
7,000 naval vessels
The Normany Landings, 79 years ago today, was the largest seaborne invasion in history and marked the beginning of the liberation of western Europe from Nazi occupation.
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An invaluable meeting with my UK counterpart . Our strong relationship builds readiness and drives transformation in our Land Forces. #WinningMatters
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Last night Defence Secretary joined veterans and Madame Gondrée at her famous cafe beside Pegasus Bridge.
Madame Gondrée was a child when British Airborne soldiers landed close to her home.
The capture of the Bridge was the first major strategic victory on #DDay
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The city of Winchester has formally recognised the relocation of the Royal Logistic Corps to their new home at Worthy Down.
500 personnel from across the Corps marched through the city as The Princess Royal took the salute.
Read more: army.mod.uk/news-and-event
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Military musicians will combine with a Radio One DJ to entertain the crowds at Wembley today.
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Earlier this year Junior Soldiers tested their infantry skills in five-day training camp.
For almost 200 recruits from Army Foundation College Harrogate it was their first tactical exercise since joining last September.
Read more about it here ➡️ army.mod.uk/news-and-event
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The recent Coronation included many links to previous generations, especially for one Reservist Army Officer.
Read more about Lieutenant Lapslie and his connection with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II: army.mod.uk/news-and-event
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In a great example of 'Joint Operations', British Army Apaches Gunships recently conducted exercises from the deck of RFA Argus in the Atlantic Ocean. 🚁⛴️
Find out more here: army.mod.uk/news-and-event
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. joined allies in Finland 🇫🇮as part of Exercise Lightning Strike.
For the first time outside of the US and operations, they fired the M31A1 missile.
#LIST23 #StrongerTogether
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By reducing energy demand and increasing green energy generation, we are building a more sustainable Army estate.
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In Oceania; the @gurka_brigade, and have been conducting five weeks of training together on Exercise Pacific Kukri.
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An experimental company of soldiers have been testing new capabilities and innovative equipment on Salisbury Plain Training Area as the Army’s Next Generation Combat Team.
Find out more about how things could look: army.mod.uk/news-and-event
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Life in #ArmyMusic is a career which puts our musicians on a global stage.
This means performing in the first Coronation in 70 years one day and taking to the stage with world class musical talent the next.
Read more about life in : army.mod.uk/news-and-event
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Ukrainian soldiers are receiving specialist training to maintain vital battle-winning equipment: the M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System [MLRS].
The training is being provided by British instructors through Op Orbital to ensure the MLRS stay in the fight.
🇺🇦#StandWithUkraine.
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![The M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System [MLRS] which Ukrainian soldiers describe as critical in their fight against the illegal invasion of Ukraine.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fw1HIA6XwAs3O-f?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)
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A 120-strong infantry company of Indian soldiers from 6 BIHAR have been training with the Royal Gurkha Rifles. 🇬🇧 🇮🇳
Read more: army.mod.uk/news-and-event
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1st Battalion have paraded through Chepstow days before embarking on a two-year deployment to Cyprus.
During the parade, soldiers also had the pleasure of meeting The Duke of Kent, who is Royal Colonel of 1 Rifles.
Read more: army.mod.uk/news-and-event
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Do you want to hear first-hand what life is like as a musician in the ?
Join them at 7pm tonight for their webinar. 👉Linktr.ee/britisharmymus
#BritishArmyMusic
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Exercise Wildcat Fire saw the Wildcat Mk1 Reconnaissance Helicopter being operated in north-east Scotland.
, , and soldiers trained together to hone their skills on the aircraft.
Read more: army.mod.uk/news-and-event
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"The partnership between the Diocese and the military ensures accessible pastoral care to the serving and veteran community."
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The and has announced its essay competition winners.
Major Alex Paske won the main award with his essay on 'courageous conversations' drawing on his former experience as an elite athlete and as a diversity officer.
Read more: army.mod.uk/who-we-are/our
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