William Algernon Tapsell DCM (and bar), MM
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One name that stood out on the display at the Abbey Wood Memorial Garden
was William Algernon Tapsell. He had served and died during the First World
War ...
9 hours ago
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Polish cavalry did not fight on horseback against German tanks in World War II. This is only a fantasy author of the movie "Lotna", Andrzej Wajda
http://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lotna_%28film%29
http://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Szar%C5%BCe_kawalerii_polskiej_na_niemieckie_czo%C5%82gi
Cheers
Artur
Fromhold said...
Polish cavalry did not fight on horseback against German tanks in World War II. This is only a fantasy author of the movie "Lotna", Andrzej Wajda
Kind of figured it was a myth!
But totally in keeping with the tradition of the Polish cavalryman.
Well equipped? No.
Well supported? No.
Heavily outnumbered? Yes.
Brave? Oh HELL yeah.
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