The manoeuvres have just begun ( fortunately the open roofed barn and farmhouse were finished just in time) with the defence of Grange farm. The Umpires are conversing and making notes. No one know where the Guards will attack from. Only time will tell…
Final briefing is held prior to the forthcoming manoeuvres. They begin tomorrow…
The Volunteer units having arrived by train or bicycle are getting ready for the forthcoming manoeuvres . Amongst them are the 26th Middlesex with their bicycles and The Penny Hasset Rifle Volunteers in green.Already they are under scrutiny as they prepare to take on the Albion Guards…
By train and by bicycle the Albion troops are making their way to the Annual Manoeuvres and Camp in the beautiful countryside.
The General Staff look on with interest as the Albion Guards are put through their paces prior to the annual camp and manoeuvres in Borsetshire. Guards officers look on and add an encouraging word or three. This year’s opposition in the coming manoeuvres will be some local volunteer units and others . Observers from throughout Europa will be present. The Guards are well aware of what is expected of them…
