We call them the Royal Engineers but they began as the Royal Sappers and Miners. And one of their original jobs was to dig 'saps' -- dark, dangerous tunnels which stretched far under enemy lines. Pack a picked spot with explosives and bang went a target in a spectacular explosion.
They were still practising this lethal trade in the First World War when Martin Clark, an expert sapper, was chosen to carry out a very special mission. He never guessed that he would still be trying to succeed in the Second World War...
We call them the Royal Engineers but they began as the Royal Sappers and Miners. And one of their original jobs was to dig 'saps' -- dark, dangerous tunnels which stretched far under enemy lines. Pack a picked spot with explosives and bang went a target in a spectacular explosion.
They were still practising this lethal trade in the First World War when Martin Clark, an expert sapper, was chosen to carry out a very special mission. He never guessed that he would still be trying to succeed in the Second World War...