The Legend of 2nd Lt Edgar Mobbs, England Rugby Captain, with Graham McKechnie

Episode 32,   Feb 03, 2023, 10:44 AM

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In this episode, BBC Northampton's Graham McKechnie tells the story of Edgar Mobbs, the Northampton Saints and England captain who formed his own company that became known as "Mobbs' Own". How did he he turn his rugby leadership skills into becoming a fearless commanding officer? What happened to him at 3rd Ypres? Why is he still a hero today?