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From Hard Tack to Hand Grenades: A look at a WW2 Soldiers Life

Venue The Atkinson
Admission Free. Donations welcome.
Start Time 13:00
End Time 14:00
Ever stopped to think what A British WW2 soldier actually wore, carried or ate? As we head towards the 80th Anniversary of the end of the Second World War both VE and VJ Day later this year – take this opportunity to be guided through soldiers kit and personal items from the vast personal collection of Pegasus WW2 Displays. As usual Angela & Frank will be here with their fun , informative and enlightening chat. They will have with them on display uniforms , equipment, rations and weapons (all original) . From Stoves to Sten guns , Boiled sweets to Bren guns, hankie to Hand Grenade – and stuff to keep VD at bay! Come along and see the reality of Army life on the front line. Find out what’s really under that kilt and why barrack rooms had a mirror on the floor?

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