VE Day 80: The Final Push
A display in Charge! The Story of England's Northern Cavalry
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Dates
Until 2 November 2025 (historic event)
About
This display tells the story of both antecedent regiments of the Light Dragoons and the part they played in North West Germany during the final six weeks of the Second World War, which in turn led to Victory in Europe Day, 8 May 1945.
The Final Push features the role played by the 15th/19th Hussars who, as part of the 11th Armoured Division, came across and liberated the internment camp at Bergen – Belsen on 15 April 1945.
A newly recorded interview with a first hand witness, veteran Ian Forsyth features in a short film which tells the story of his experiences on that terrible day.
