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Regimental Stories: Episode 3: The Royal Tank Regiment

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Episode 3: The Royal Tank Regiment

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How the Royal Tank Regiment's history of bravery and innovation continues to motivate.

Exploring how the Royal Tank Regiment's history of bravery and innovation stemming from its role in WWI trench warfare continues to inspire today's recruits.

The Royal Tank Regiment began as a top secret band of plumbers, electricians and mechanics brought together to break the stalemate of trench warfare in WWI. They revolutionised warfare and the regimental history of bravery and innovation inspires members of the regiment to this day.

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Five regiments reveal how their identities were forged by moments in British history

Five regiments reveal how their identities were forged by defining moments in British history through stories full of raucous humour, gruelling training, historic battles, courage and sacrifice.

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