auchonvillerssomme Posted 7 February , 2013 Share Posted 7 February , 2013 You can just read this I think. Link to post Share on other sites
Sepoy Posted 8 February , 2013 Share Posted 8 February , 2013 "Essex was a foreign country" - I'm making no comment Link to post Share on other sites
centurion Posted 8 February , 2013 Share Posted 8 February , 2013 The Flotta landing for comparison http://lurdy.wordpress.com/2012/03/16/flotta-news-20-july-1912/ Link to post Share on other sites
walrus11 Posted 15 April , 2013 Share Posted 15 April , 2013 The slouch hats showing remarkable precognition ! Hello, The Slouch Hats were still an army field dress issue during this time. The hats widespread use began during the 2nd Boer War. Cheers Link to post Share on other sites
Chris_Baker Posted 15 April , 2013 Share Posted 15 April , 2013 There is a comprehensive official report on these manoeuvres, held at the National Archives: WO279/8. A printed and bound volume 162 pages long, lots of statistics, orders of battle, plans etc. I happened to need to look at it a couple of weeks ago. Link to post Share on other sites
RobL Posted 15 April , 2013 Share Posted 15 April , 2013 Very interesting topic - the use of boats with a front ramp that lowers is interesting, of course i've seen it on photos of WW2 and later motorised landing craft but never on anything WW1 (disregarding the X Lighter which had a ramp well above the water level), especially something presumably rowed - does anyone have more information on these? Link to post Share on other sites
bruce Posted 15 April , 2013 Author Share Posted 15 April , 2013 I didn't think, when I first posed my questions, how this thread would develop. Many thanks to all who have contributed to so fascinating an area of study. I have learned a lot (but then, I always do when I log into the Forum). Bruce Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Payne Posted 12 November , 2014 Share Posted 12 November , 2014 In September 1904, invasion manoeuvres had taken place in Essex with the ‘Blue Army’ under the command of General Sir John French landing at Clacton-on-Sea, overwhelming the defending ‘Red Army’, and ‘taking’ Colchester before making a strategic withdrawal. The local population, and some journalists, were less impressed than the military observers, choosing to refer to the manoeuvres as the “Battle of Letspretendia" I believe that the manoeuvres also encouraged the development of the Cyclist Corps, as soldiers on bikes were used in successful scouting exercises. Link to post Share on other sites
Standard Bearer Posted 12 November , 2014 Share Posted 12 November , 2014 This blog entry includes a picture of the plaque marking the 1904 invasion which took place in the presence of the Duke and Duchess of Connaught and their two daughters and son. http://silvermud.wordpress.com/2012/03/23/walking-the-essex-coast-4-18/ Link to post Share on other sites
Steven Broomfield Posted 18 March , 2015 Share Posted 18 March , 2015 Out of interest (and I've obviously not read it yet), but on arriving home this evening I found the latest edition of the Journal of the Society for Army Historical Research has what looks like a very good article on the Army Manoeuvres of 1912, by Simon Batten, who, it says in his biographical notes, is currently writing a book on the use of manoeuvres in the lead-up to the GW. The article contains some interesting Orders of Battle and equipment, a good map and some photos. It covers about 22 pages. SAHR website here: http://www.sahr.co.uk/ Link to post Share on other sites
Sepoy Posted 18 March , 2015 Share Posted 18 March , 2015 Another view of the Clacton Landings Sepoy NB StevenThanks for the tip off regarding the SAHR article Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Amiguru Posted 24 March , 2015 Share Posted 24 March , 2015 I am sure that I have read somewhere that prior to Gallipoli in 1915, the Army and Navy had only ever staged one attempted amphibious landing, it being in 1908 and that it involved landing at Clactor-on-sea in Essex. 1. Why Clacton? 2. What happened? 3. How successful was it, and were any lessons learned? 4. Where can I find out more about the landing? Any and all assistance greatfully received. Bruce It was 1904 Bruce. Take a look here: http://www.history-in-pictures.co.uk/store/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=3374 Link to post Share on other sites
bruce Posted 25 March , 2015 Author Share Posted 25 March , 2015 Many thanks again to all contributors! Bruce Link to post Share on other sites
Karsten Posted 4 March , 2018 Share Posted 4 March , 2018 On 15.4.2013 at 10:55, RobL said: Very interesting topic - the use of boats with a front ramp that lowers is interesting, of course i've seen it on photos of WW2 and later motorised landing craft but never on anything WW1 (disregarding the X Lighter which had a ramp well above the water level), especially something presumably rowed - does anyone have more information on these? Hi Rob, just if it is still of interest: The boats are so called "horse-boats", here the "old" type built from wood. Have a look here: Regards, Karsten Link to post Share on other sites
rob carman Posted 6 March , 2019 Share Posted 6 March , 2019 2 Norfolks in action, Witham, Essex 1904 Link to post Share on other sites
PVT.Snafu Posted 4 August Share Posted 4 August (edited) Here is some footage of the event Beach Landing - Army and Navy Aphibious Manoeuvres, Clacton , Essex, England 1904 Edited 4 August by PVT.Snafu link added Link to post Share on other sites
museumtom Posted 4 August Share Posted 4 August Fabulous footage. Thank you for posting. Link to post Share on other sites
Steven Broomfield Posted 4 August Share Posted 4 August 8 hours ago, PVT.Snafu said: Here is some footage of the event Beach Landing - Army and Navy Aphibious Manoeuvres, Clacton , Essex, England 1904 Fantastic Link to post Share on other sites
NigelS Posted 4 August Share Posted 4 August 10 hours ago, PVT.Snafu said: Here is some footage of the event Beach Landing - Army and Navy Aphibious Manoeuvres, Clacton , Essex, England 1904 Great footage, thanks for posting. Some of the early scenes show transportation & deployment of MKII or Clauson pontoons which were used up until 1924; some drawings & further details can be found in 'UK Military Bridging – Floating Equipment' (ThinkDefence.co.uk) which makes the comment that dedicated RE pontoon units were - understandably - '... amongst the largest soldiers in the Army because they needed to be physically able to lift the heavy pontoon equipments. These specially constituted units acquitted themselves well in the South African wars and by virtue of their size and power, won no less than thirteen inter service tug of war championships!' NigelS Link to post Share on other sites
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