"AVBCW (OPR) Battle of Barlow 2nd June 1939" Topic
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Tango01  | 22 Nov 2024 4:47 p.m. PST |
"The morning of 2nd June 1939 at Barlow Village broke in relative calm after the action of the 1st June. The Black Horse in Barlow had done a roaring trade last evening as the victorious chaps of the Lord's Alliance celebrated pushing the Chopwell Reds out of their positions. The taps were drunk dry. Overnight the Gateshead supply trucks had brought in plentiful ammunition as their merry soldiery, together with Lord Lambton's Hounds dug into fresh positions. Their commanders had instructions to hold the bridgehead as best they could while reinforcements were brought down from Winlaton. Unfortunately, mechanical issues and a lack of fuel stalled these precious reserves and by daybreak an understrength force remained at Barlow. They had clear orders to keep Barlow Road open and clear for the next push into Chopwell-held territory…"
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