GGNV-07 - H.M.S Boadicea, Artillery and 2 Crew Papau New Guinea From the decks of warships

From the decks of warships to distant colonial battlefields

using weapons such as the gladius and shield in brutal hand-to-hand combat

Known for his leadership

or aftermath scenes

GGNV-07 - H.M.S Boadicea, Artillery and 2 Crew Papau New Guinea From the decks of warshipsOn 20th March HMS Boadicea also landed a brigade of 10 officers and 218 men. About 100 Royal Marines were also included. Two Brigades were formed for the relief column for Eshowe. The artillery for this force came entirely from the Naval Brigades. The allocation was as follows 1st Brigade, included two 9pdrs, two 24pdr Rocket Tubes, and one Gatling gun. 2nd Brigade, included two 24pdr Rocket Tubes and one Gatling Gun. The 9pdrs, Rockets and Gatlings