What a monster! indeed. And amazing that it hadn't been discovered before with disastrous result.
"North of Watford" - there's always a wiseacre in the Army! But it's that "coping mechanism" isn't it, and we must pay testament to such brave men.
I became a supporter years after this, so I hadn't heard this story before - well done The Blades in not letting it affect their game and thanks, Matthew, for your research.
Does anybody know which edition of The Sapper this story was in? I'm related to one of the gents mentioned and I'd love to get a copy for him.
What a monster! indeed. And amazing that it hadn't been discovered before with disastrous result.
"North of Watford" - there's always a wiseacre in the Army! But it's that "coping mechanism" isn't it, and we must pay testament to such brave men.
I became a supporter years after this, so I hadn't heard this story before - well done The Blades in not letting it affect their game and thanks, Matthew, for your research.