Britains Small Wars

February 2008
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March 2008
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April 2008
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Site News April2008

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April 2008 updates

Cyprus
GRIVAS ORDERS: KILL ‘THIS BLOODSTAINED OGRE’ The story of the bed bomb By David Carter	TROUBLESOME BISHOPS The story of Archbishop Makarios’s exile By David Carter
THE 1931 REBELLION: A WEEK THAT SHOOK CYPRUS By David Carter	Pictures of 37 Field Regiment in Cyprus from July 1957 until 28th. June 1958 By Bob Copeland

Malaya
The Search for VX491 Norman Doctor 55 coy RASC Malaya 1958 Has been UPDATED.

Suez
A letter regarding the Activities of the 108th minesweeping squadron from my perspective as a Sub Lieutenant RNVR By Rodney Farkas

March 2008 updates

Aden
My Aden Story by ex SAC J4276154 Christopher R Nethercoat

Cyprus
THE BLACK WATCH (RHR) IN CYPRUS (1958-1961) By David Carter David has compiled the memories of Christopher Rose, a soldier in the Black Watch from his time in Cyprus.

Palestine
17 Field Squadron, Royal Engineers in Palestine BSW is happy to present some of photos from a tour in Palestine.

Suez
MY SMALL WAR. SUEZ CANAL 1956 By David Grantham

February 2008 updates

Northern Ireland
Contact! By Shaun Metcalfe Ex 1 Queens Lancashire Regiment

Palestine
My Palestine Photos By Frank Wells BSW is happy to present some of his photos from his tour in Palestine.

Riots, Rebellions, Gunboats & Peacekeepers
Greek Civil War Memories By Adam Dyster Adam is seeking information on his grandfather from this period.

The On-line Museum
Peter Jordan

We have added many new items to the museum. The Troopship showcase is proving to be very popular with many new additions. Other new additions have been made to the Borneo and Canal Zone chapters. Thank you to all who have kindly contributed and we apologize for the delay in getting your items into the museum.