Wednesday 11 November 2009

Remembrance Day + Interesting Links

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What is the unknown warrior?
As part of Remembrance Services the Queen is to lay a wreath at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior at Westminster Abbey. The Dean of Westminster Abbey, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall explains its significance. Link
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Napoleonic sea fort goes on sale
A Napoleonic sea fort near the entrance of Portsmouth harbour is expected to fetch as much as £750,000 when it is sold at auction next month. This looks amazing ! I wish I had enough money to buy this :) Link
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WWII tank 'blows up' bungalow
A 1930s bungalow at the front of the Royal Armouries Museum at Fort Nelson has been spectacularly blown up after being shot at by a World War II Sexton self-propelled gun. Link
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Fighting Talk
This is a very intersting article about some of the history of Aghanistan. Link
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