and a chunk of the Royal Navy sacrificing itself to get amongst the landing ships especially wave 2 as the initial German landings would be lightly armed with limited armour
In 1978 Stiff Little Fingers were supported by the Donkeys seem to remember the lead singer in the crowd fighting before they walked off....also the Two Tone Tour at the Top Rank - that was the gig that had the most volatile atmosphere I have ever experienced...great time though
thought it was done really well - 28 4th RF died at Mons I have the memorial plaque for one of them - going over there in 2 weeks for the 100th Anniversary
Great Grandad Alfred Henry Bailey Royal Berks killed on Somme by British shell falling short May 1916 and Great Grandad Thomas Samuel Faultless MGC killed on the Somme Aug 1916