Lies, Spies and Surprises: Berlin in the Cold War

by Major General Peter Williams CMG OBE

Tuesday 25 September 2018
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The speaker served for six years in Berlin and East Germany during the Cold War in intelligence-related posts and will focus on the struggle to gain information about the Soviets and their East German allies.

Peter Williams spent over thirty years in the Coldstream Guards, during which time he served twice in Northern Ireland, three times in Bosnia and for two years in the mountains of southern Oman, as well as six years in Berlin.  His final post was in Moscow, 2002-05, where he led NATO’s Military Liaison Mission to the Russian Federation.

More Upcoming Talks

Talks are held in the Digby Hall, Hound Street, Sherborne, starting at 8pm.

Complimentary tea and coffee are available from 7.15pm.

9 Oct
2018

Alberto Bioletti. Soldier of Napoleon and Master Clockmaker of Wincanton

by John Baxter

Tuesday 9 October 2018
The incredible life of the Italian soldier who survived campaigns in Italy, Egypt, Haiti and Russia before settling in Wincanton.
23 Oct
2018

The Foundation of Taunton and Somerset Hospital, 1809-1812

by Michael Davidson

Tuesday 23 October 2018
The Foundation of Taunton and Somerset Hospital (1809 – 1812), “A community effort, civic humanism in action”.