Soldiers in Edinburgh Celebrate Salamanca Day
3 Battalion The Rifles have been commemorating the Duke of Wellington’s 1812 victory at the Battle of Salamanca.
Mark McKenzie and Jim Gellatly from BFBS Scotland tell Lauren Mitchell how it was marked at Dreghorn Barracks.
Content Warning: this episode features the sound of gunshots
🫡 In this episode:
What is Salamanca Day? Jim gives us a history lesson.
How do 3 Rifles celebrate?
Re-enactors show off their weapons!
Soldiers take on a 24-hour physical challenge
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