The Battle of Albuhera took place on this day in 1811 during the Peninsular War. After their participation in the battle the 57th Regiment of Foot, later known as the Middlesex Regiment, gained the nickname The Die Hards and a battle honour for their service at this battle. #OTD

To the Immortal Memory. 210 years ago our antecedent Regiments fought the French at Albuhera.

SAF-TAC - a new #VirtualReality system trialled by 4 PWRR Tigers: youtu.be/CSxwc9nYN5A via YouTube Designed to enhance training, not replace field training. #FailLearnWin. #OutInFront 7 (UK) Brigade 🇬🇧

Congratulations to seven 4 PWRR Tigers on completion of their Phase 1 (B) course today. Two awards: Pte Knowkes (Pl Best Recruit), Pte Woods (Pl Soldiers’ Soldier). #FiercePride! 🟦🟨🟦 7 (UK) Brigade 🇬🇧 Regt Sec, RHQ PWRR South East RFCA Army in the South East

50 days to go until AOSB (SSE) at RMAS for those wishing to commission from the ranks. See Defence Connect at dle.ice.mod.gov.uk/course/view.ph… which explains and demonstrate the entire 3 days now including the cognitive ability assessment information & example assessments - any concerns?

Photo of the Day: A400 bombers queue for diesel at a petrol station just outside Doncaster in Lincolnshire during the #FuelShortage of late 2021 Photographed from a Canberra #AvGeek

Congratulations to our own Private Kinoti who was recognised tonight as The Best Reservist in Hampshire. #FiercePride 🐅 7 (UK) Brigade 🇬🇧 #OutInFront 1 (UK) Division #TeamRhino Army in the South East

This is the Irish Guards Machine Gun Platoon on exercise in the USA. Can you spot Cpl Phillips a reservist from W Coy… No, because Reservists regularly work with regular army units performing to the required standard and more. #IrishGuards

Congratulations to Sgt Raine and SSgt Mikolajewski who were recognised for their contributions by the Lord Lieutenant of Surrey. #FiercePride 🐅7 (UK) Brigade 🇬🇧 Army in the South East Surrey Military Surrey Lieutenancy

The Coldstream Guards have completed a Tri-Service training exercise on East Falkland BFSAI. In cooperation with Falkland Island Defence Force, and with Royal Air Force support, the exercise included a 20km tab and tasks design to test their physical and mental strength.

What a fab day at Run Gatwick @OBrienKrystyna chatted with Capt George Nisbet and LCpl Sparks Knight of 4 PWRR Tigers about soldiers running the Half Marathon and the 10k in uniform with loaded packs.

Richard Wakeford was acting as temporary captain of the 2/4th Bn The Hampshire Regiment when he was awarded a Victoria Cross. Wakeford was armed with only a revolver when he went forward and attacked the opposition. Despite his wounds he continued and reached his objective.

This weekend members of D Company attended the Capel Military Show, an annual event in Surrey. Whilst there, our soldiers hosted a weapons and field kitchen stand along with a collection of other interesting equipment such as the Quad Bike and FFR(Land Rover with comms equipment)

When serving in Iraq, Cpl Caines was involved in a standoff after his colleagues in the Iraqi Army started getting anxious about food and water supplies. Caines challenged a gunman with his weapon lowered, and diffused the situation. He was awarded a George Medal for his actions.

On #WorldChocolateDay here is a very relevant object from our collection. In 1900, to boost morale and wish them a happy new year, Queen Victoria sent tins containing Fry’s chocolate to troops serving in South Africa in the Boer War. Our tin still contains the chocolate!

16 employers in the South East have been awarded the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award!! #Congratulations And 5 employers revalidated their Gold and are continuing to support the Armed Forces Community to the highest levels. #GoldERS2022

Message from the British Army 🇬🇧 Senior Health Advisor As many of you look forward to some well-earned summer leave, I wanted to take this opportunity to signpost the mental health & well-being resources + support over this period. 👉bit.ly/3PjO0XH #armyhiveinfo #Health

The Battle of Talavera took place in 1809. Arthur Wellesley commanded the Anglo-Spanish army against the French who had occupied Madrid. The French attacked from two sides, taking a hill that gained them a strategic advantage, before losing it to the British.

Today is #MindenDay, the second Regimental Day of the year! On 1 August 1759, at the Battle of Minden, the 37th Regiment of Foot obeyed the Duke of Brunswick’s order and advanced towards the French “with drums beating in proper time.” This turned out to be quite the mistake!

The collection includes papers, cards and objects collected by Captain Man and other members of The Middlesex Regiment throughout their time as PoW in Japan. Over the next few weeks, we’re going to be highlighting just some of the items from this incredible collection.