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Gordon Highlanders, Royal Fusiliers, Duke of Wellington?s Re
One of five photographs of the Gordon Highlanders, Royal Fusiliers, Duke of Wellington?s Regiment and Royal Regiment of Wales in Northern Ireland, 1973-1974. From a collection of photographs assembled for use in Col Robin McNish?s ?Iron Division - The History of the 3rd Division?, depicting the 3rd Division, 1918-1977. After the Suez Crisis of 1956 showed the need for more rapid mobilisation, the 3rd Division pioneered the concept of air portability in the late 1950s and 1960s. Associated with Northern Ireland (1969-2007). Date: 1974
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1973 1974 Assembled Depicting Division Fusiliers Gordon Highlanders Iron Regiment Robin
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This evocative photograph captures the Gordon Highlanders and Royal Fusiliers, part of the Duke of Wellington's Regiment and the Royal Regiment of Wales, during their deployment in Northern Ireland between 1973 and 1974. The image is one of five photographs from a collection assembled for Col Robin McNish's "Iron Division - The History of the 3rd Division," which documents the rich history of this British military formation from 1918 to 1977. The 3rd Division, known as the "Iron Division," was at the forefront of military innovation in the late 1950s and 1960s, pioneering the concept of air portability in response to the need for more rapid mobilization following the Suez Crisis of 1956. The soldiers in this photograph, dressed in their distinctive uniforms, embody the proud tradition and discipline of the Gordon Highlanders and Royal Fusiliers. The photograph was taken during a period of significant political unrest in Northern Ireland, which saw the deployment of British military forces to maintain order and protect civilians. The soldiers in the image are shown in a relaxed moment, likely during a break from their duties, providing a glimpse into the daily life of the troops during their time in Northern Ireland. This photograph is an important historical record of the 3rd Division's service in Northern Ireland and the role of the Gordon Highlanders and Royal Fusiliers within it. The collection of photographs, assembled by Col McNish, offers a unique insight into the history of the 3rd Division and the experiences of the soldiers who served in it.
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