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Monmouthshire Home Guard have their own assault course. (Picture
Monmouthshire Home Guard have their own assault course.
(Picture) Miner-soldiers crawling under an apron of barb-wire, one of the many stiff obstacles of a mile course.
1st May 1943
Official
Western Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
Wales
Media ID 21885167
© Mirrorpix
1943 Course Exercise Home Guard Obstacle
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Monmouthshire Home Guard - Training for the Frontlines
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. In this photo print, we are transported back to the Second World War era, specifically May 1st, 1943. The image captures a group of dedicated miner-soldiers from Monmouthshire Home Guard as they navigate their very own assault course. This challenging mile-long training ground is filled with numerous obstacles designed to test their physical endurance and mental resilience. One can't help but be drawn to the intense action unfolding before our eyes. Here, amidst a backdrop of barbed wire, these brave men crawl under an apron of entanglement with unwavering determination etched on their faces. Each soldier's commitment to honing their skills is palpable as they conquer one stiff obstacle after another. This photograph serves as a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by ordinary citizens turned defenders during World War II. The Monmouthshire Home Guard epitomizes the spirit of resilience and selflessness that characterized those tumultuous times. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, it becomes evident that beyond mere exercise or training lies something much deeper – camaraderie forged through shared hardships and an unyielding desire to protect home and country. Let us cherish this poignant piece of history captured by Official at Memory Lane Prints; it stands as a testament to the indomitable human spirit in times of adversity.
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