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Company of makers - Role of Birds in World War One by Nicholas Milton
Tuesday 26 September 2023, 11:30am - 12:30pm
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Role of Birds in World War One by Nicholas Milton
Meet Nicholas Milton author Role of Birds in World War One - How Ornithology Helped Win The Great War
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Tue, 26 Sep 2023 23:30 - Wed, 27 Sep 2023 00:30 IST
The British Expeditionary Force sent to France in the late summer of 1914 has been referred to as the ‘Best British Army Ever Sent to War’ as it was one of the most highly trained and disciplined forces in the world. It was also the ‘Best Birdwatching Army Ever Sent to War’ for among its ranks were hundreds of both amateur and professional ornithologists.