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18th Lancashire Battery, Royal Field Artillery
The Bolton Artillery, under various titles, has been a Volunteer unit of the British Army based in Bolton, Lancashire, since 1889. In World War I it served in Sinai and Palestine campaign, Egypt and Gallipoli campaign, Gallipoli in 1915–17, and then on the Western Front (World War I), Western Front for the rest of the war, including Battle of Passchendaele, Passchendaele, the German Spring Offensive and the Allies of World War I, Allied Hundred Days Offensive. Just before the outbreak of World War II the regiment formed a duplicate unit. The parent regiment served in the Battle of France and was Dunkirk evacuation, evacuated from Dunkirk. Both regiments served at the Second Battle of El Alamein, Battle of Alamein and in the Italian campaign (World War II), Italian Campaign, while one of the regiments was involved in the Adriatic campaign of World War II, intervention in Yugoslavia. The regiment was reformed postwar, and after a number of mergers its successors continue to serve i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flag Of The British Army
A flag is a piece of fabric (most often rectangular or quadrilateral) with a distinctive design and colours. It is used as a symbol, a signalling device, or for decoration. The term ''flag'' is also used to refer to the graphic design employed, and flags have evolved into a general tool for rudimentary signalling and identification, especially in environments where communication is challenging (such as the maritime environment, where semaphore is used). Many flags fall into groups of similar designs called flag families. The study of flags is known as "vexillology" from the Latin , meaning "flag" or "banner". National flags are patriotic symbols with widely varied interpretations that often include strong military associations because of their original and ongoing use for that purpose. Flags are also used in messaging, advertising, or for decorative purposes. Some military units are called "flags" after their use of flags. A ''flag'' (Arabic: ) is equivalent to a brigade ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
