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Norwich's Military Legacy

Michael Chandler

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Originally a town that was built of wood by the Anglo-Saxons, it was later burned down and then rebuilt as England's second city, after London, by William the Conqueror. Riots between the church and the citizens saw Norwich at war with the Pope in 1272 when a gate was constructed as a penance. The Norfolk Regiment has seen its men in combat from the Napoleonic Wars, the Crimean War, the Boer War and both World Wars. The more recent conflicts in the Falklands, Iraq and Afghanistan have also witnessed the bravery of the Norfolks. A comprehensive list of military personnel who gave their lives is examined, including Norwich-born Second Lieutenant Wilfred Edwards VC, as well as an account of 9694 Private John Henry Abigail of the Norfolk Regiment who, on 12 September 1917, aged 21, was executed for being AWOL. It would not be until November 2006 that Private Abigail was pardoned by the British government.

Pages: 128

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Pen & Sword Military

Release: October 30, 2017

ISBN: 1526707748

ISBN 13: 9781526707741

Norwich's Military Legacy

Michael Chandler

0/5 ( ratings)

Originally a town that was built of wood by the Anglo-Saxons, it was later burned down and then rebuilt as England's second city, after London, by William the Conqueror. Riots between the church and the citizens saw Norwich at war with the Pope in 1272 when a gate was constructed as a penance. The Norfolk Regiment has seen its men in combat from the Napoleonic Wars, the Crimean War, the Boer War and both World Wars. The more recent conflicts in the Falklands, Iraq and Afghanistan have also witnessed the bravery of the Norfolks. A comprehensive list of military personnel who gave their lives is examined, including Norwich-born Second Lieutenant Wilfred Edwards VC, as well as an account of 9694 Private John Henry Abigail of the Norfolk Regiment who, on 12 September 1917, aged 21, was executed for being AWOL. It would not be until November 2006 that Private Abigail was pardoned by the British government.

Pages: 128

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Pen & Sword Military

Release: October 30, 2017

ISBN: 1526707748

ISBN 13: 9781526707741

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