What happened to the Royal Tournament?
Post World War II The Royal Tournament had entered the history books as the First, Oldest and Biggest Military Tattoo in the World. On Monday 2 August 1999 the Royal Tournament closed for the final time to reduce military costs, following the 1998 Strategic Defence Review.
When did the Royal Tournament finish?
The last Royal Tournament opened on 20th July 1999 and played to full housed at every performance until 2nd August. Following the 1999 run, the Royal Tournament entered the history books after 120 years.
What was the 18 pounder field gun of WW1?
This is the 1913 edition of the British Army Handbook of the 18 Pounder Field Gun of the British and Commonwealth Armies of the Great War of 1914-1919, reprinted with amendments prior to the start of the war in 1914. This field gun was a key piece of artillery in the First World War.
When did the 18 pounder change to 25 pounder?
Starting in 1938, carriages Marks IV and V were converted to 25-pounder Ordnance QF Mark 1 on Carriage Mark 1. 18-pounder Guns served with the British Expeditionary Force in France in the Second World War and were used in other theatres as well as for training or beach defence.
What was the 18 pounder used for in the Irish Army?
The nine 18-pounder guns were used in the infantry support role until grouped together to form an artillery corps in March 1923. With the establishment of the Defence Forces in 1924, the 18-pounder was the only artillery weapon in Irish service, forming the 1st and 2nd Field Batteries of the Artillery Corps.
What is a QF 18-pounder?
The Ordnance QF 18-pounder, or simply 18-pounder gun, was the standard British Empire field gun of the First World War -era. It formed the backbone of the Royal Field Artillery during the war, and was produced in large numbers. It was used by British Forces in all the main theatres, and by British troops in Russia in 1919.