DOZENS of defence attaches from around the world visited York on Wednesday (May 9) to enhance their understanding of the work and role of 1 (UK) Division.

The 33 attaches spent the morning at Imphal Barracks where they were greeted by the General Officer commanding the division Major General Ralph Woodisse CBE MC and given an overview of the division’s role by Colonel Oli Brown.

Brigadier Oli Stokes, Commander 4th Infantry Brigade, also gave the attaches an insight into the role of an Adaptable Force Brigade and was followed by Brigadier James Roddis, Commander Specialised Infantry Group, who gave a presentation on their role.

In the afternoon the attaches were taken out on to the Catterick training area where displays were provided by the Light Dragoons and the 4th Battalion The Rifles. Included was a ground attack by Jackals which was repelled by the specialised infantry on the ground.

Brigadier Simon Levy who headed the delegation from London said such visits were very important as they gave the foreign attaches an insight into the work the British Army did.