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Basuto tribesmen- no English spoken!
slowed us down, but we arrived at Verlegen Wildlife Station, and were picked up the next day by our support crew to move to Ladysmith.
This expedition was, for me, the epitome of what the Army can offer
beyond operations. It took a small group
of Riflemen around the world to a new place, challenged them in a genuinely adventurous sense, demanded lots of them, and taught them about not just their own history, but about Africa and one of its most
Cfn Price makes a new friend.
important countries. They learned, improved and experienced, and will cascade this experience to others, bringing the Battalion on and enriching military life.
Lt Jim Foster, Platoon Commander, 3 Platoon
1 RIFLES recreate the Devons’ Charge at Wagon Hill
THE RIFLES
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