Thu 6 Feb: The Charlbury Society : Thursday 6th February, 7.30 by Zoom
This event is in the past.
Dad’s Underground Army, with Bill King
Dads Underground Army
This talk tells the story and explains the development, organisation and activities of a secret and clandestine organisation which would have come into action if the enemy had invaded Britain in World War II.
In the late 1930’s it became obvious that there would be another war and that Germany would be the opponent. Britain was woefully unprepared for a war against such a powerful adversary and preparations were made in secret for a clandestine organisation to come into operation should the country be threatened with invasion. In the event of invasion small groups of specially selected men, trained in all aspects of clandestine warfare – concealment, communications, sabotage and assassination – would have literally gone underground and as opportunity permitted, emerged behind enemy lines to gather intelligence, disrupt communications through acts of sabotage and assassinate key personnel.
Unknown to the villagers who lived nearby, Coleshill House was requisitioned as the top-secret training headquarters for the Auxiliary Units . Sadly the house is no longer standing, but the estate, barns and bunkers have been restored by the National Trust so that we may learn of the important events that took place there.
Members, please join us shortly before 7.30pm; guests are very welcome (£3) who should contact mem.charlsoc@gmail.com a week before the talk on the 6th February to ensure you receive the link on time .
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