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Bangalore weapon

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I am beginning to realise that the Bangalore has been used far more than i would have thought. This has made me think that the issue and use of this weapon is a plus to the high command especailly if used during the Somme where the perception is that the wire and the enemy has been nutralised.

I am surpirsed that more has not been made of this weapon and its use. Or perhaps it is just my lack of reading?

Further investigation required here

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armourersergeant

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Once again Andy has come up spades withan article about the use of the bangalore weapon. A cracking account of a raid and there use in it. Andy must have an endless supply of books and info on all aspects of the War.

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armourersergeant

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Andy Shaw comments ' In the muster roll of 'C' Company, 9th Bn Royal Irish Fusiliers for the 1st July, There are 3 Bangalore Torpedoe carriers listed and 2 men listed as Bangalore Torpedoe Specialists!'

I wonder if this was common place or unique or temporary to a battalion set up? Hopefully I will see some other examples.

I wonder if this was a battalion mans role or someone like and engineer or AOC chap attatched for the duration or for time in the attack?

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