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Issue No.11

Issue 11. APRIL 2001. THE GREEN HOWARDS, 1997 - 2001

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Issue 11. April 2001 THE GREEN HOWARDS, THE ARMOURED INFANTRY BATTALION 1997 - 2001
Since the Second World War the Green Howards have been deployed in many theatres and in many situations. In recent years the emphasis has been on peacekeeping and the role of the British Army has changed to reflect this. However, though not actively engaged in a major war situation, the hazards and risks to life and limb remain high. With reorganisation and cuts having been applied to the armed forces with alarming regularity (despite the warnings of history) and with what appears to be little regard or knowledge of the day to day realities and hardships confronting front line combat troops we take pride in the professionalism and steadfastness of the men and women who serve their country so well. This issue is dedicated to those Green Howards who have lost their lives in the service of their country in time of "peace".

Issue 11. April 2001
THE GREEN HOWARDS, THE ARMOURED INFANTRY BATTALION 1997 - 2001

Since the Second World War the Green Howards have been deployed in many theatres and in many situations. In recent years the emphasis has been on peacekeeping and the role of the British Army has changed to reflect this. However, though not actively engaged in a major war situation, the hazards and risks to life and limb remain high. With reorganisation and cuts having been applied to the armed forces with alarming regularity (despite the warnings of history) and with what appears to be little regard or knowledge of the day to day realities and hardships confronting front line combat troops we take pride in the professionalism and steadfastness of the men and women who serve their country so well. This issue is dedicated to those Green Howards who have lost their lives in the service of their country in time of "peace".

Peacekeeping and War,
A sense of deja vu.

History has a nasty habit of repeating itself, - particularly as far as the British Army is concerned. Instead of training for a major war in Europe, soldiers are again taking on the role of keeping peace, - patrolling, road blocks, convoy escorts, reaction to ambushes or petty skirmishes.....

Kosovo, 21 May to 15 October 1999

The role that 'A' (King Harald) Company of the 1st Battalion played in Kosovo, when Serbia's President Milosevic began applying pressure on the Albanian population of that country.

Dispatches from Kosovo, -
Major Simon Fovargue

A detailed account of the role played by 'A' (King Harald) Company of the 1st Battalion in the above episode, with a tribute given by the Colonel of the Regiment Major General Richard Dannatt CBE MC.

Our Museum Attendant in Kosovo

Steve Rarity spent 6 months in Kosovo in 2000, attached to the 3rd Battalion REME. He provides a brief account of that time.

'A' Company Kosovo Organisational Chart

The organisation of the Company whilst deployed in Kosovo.

Northern Ireland, 3 May to 15 November 1999

The role played by the 1st Battalion in West Belfast in 1999, with a tribute by the Commanding Officer Lieutenant-Colonel Patrick T Roberts MBE.

Bosnia

In October 1996 Lieutenant-Colonel R Lamont Kirkland took the armoured 1st Battalion, with 63 Warrior Infantry Fighting vehicles, to Bosnia. The role of the Battalion in Bosnia is described.

Dispatches from Bosnia,
- Lieutenant-Colonel R Lamont Kirkland

A description, with map, of actions in Bosnia.

The Green Howards, - The Land Warfare Battle Group

A special double page "colour supplement" in which the Battle Group is described. The equipment used by the Battle Group is illustrated, with descriptions and photographs of the vehicles, weapons, and support aircraft.