It is clear from the blog that I do not regard the history of the English Army as having been all glory.
Just to show something positive about the English Army I offer the following.
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THE ROYAL ENGINEERS SAVED SAINT PAUL'S CATHEDRAL.
The bomb was removed and finally detonated in the Hackney Marshes where it left a crater 100 feet wide so it is clear how close the cathedral came to complete destruction.
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This amazing feat should be more well known.
But good old English self-deprecation means it probably won't be.
Just to show something positive about the English Army I offer the following.
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THE ROYAL ENGINEERS SAVED SAINT PAUL'S CATHEDRAL.
An unexploded bomb fell in close proximity to St Paul's Cathedral, 12th September 1940.
Lieutenant Davies - ROYAL ENGINEERS - was the Officer in Charge of the party called upon to recover the bomb. Lt Davies was conscious of the imminent danger this bomb presented to St Paul's and regardless of the risk to himself or his men, he spared nobody in the search for this bomb.
The bomb was located by Sapper G.W. Wylie, who located it deep under the pavement in front of St Paul's. By unremitting efforts the bomb was removed, all the time Davies and his party were aware of the strong possibility that the bomb would explode.
To prevent his men from further risk Davies drove the vehicle himself to transport the bomb and carried out its disposal.
To prevent his men from further risk Davies drove the vehicle himself to transport the bomb and carried out its disposal.
For this action Lieutenant R. Davies and Sapper G.W. Wylie were awarded the George Cross.
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This amazing feat should be more well known.
But good old English self-deprecation means it probably won't be.