YOU KNOW YOU’RE A VETERAN WHEN
Does anybody else get the feeling they’re permanently on leave when they’re wearing civilian clothes? Does going outside without wearing...
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CLIVE WARD
May 15, 20211 min read
IN A GALAXY FAR, FAR AWAY
The Sterling Machine Gun (British) tested in 1944-45, replaced the Sten in 1953 until production was stopped in 1983. A brilliant piece...
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CLIVE WARD
May 11, 20212 min read
The Most Physically Fit Alcoholics Ever
Out of all my postings, Germany was the best. Our regiment was one of many regiments sent out there to drink cheap beer as part of the...
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CLIVE WARD
May 9, 20212 min read
Changing parades now banned in the British Army
Apparently, ‘changing parades’ are now banned in the British army. Surely not? Not them as well, I don’t believe that for one minute. It...
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CLIVE WARD
May 7, 20211 min read
Kiwi is not just a boot polish
Who would have thought Kiwi is not just a boot polish, it’s also the name of a flightless bird native to New Zealand and a fruit! The...
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CLIVE WARD
May 5, 20212 min read
Bergen-Belsen
On my last day in Germany we visited The Bergen Belsen Memorial site. Back then this was the first ever permanent exhibit anywhere in...
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CLIVE WARD
Apr 21, 20211 min read
It's over, you will never be normal again
It’s over. Your clearance chit is all signed off. You’ve received your last train warrant, they’ve taken your ID card off you at the...
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