Nigel Caldicott joined the Royal Engineers as a boy soldier in 1966, spending two years training in Dover before being stationed at Bovingdon where his passion for tanks began. Nigel shares fascinating memories of his service, including time spent in Germany during the Cold War, reflecting on preparations for the very real danger posed by NBC (nuclear, biological, chemical) warfare. He goes on to talk about his various military roles during the Troubles in Northern Ireland when the use of AVREs (Armoured Vehicle Royal Engineers) became increasingly important, and he details the hard work the REME (Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers) put into getting the tanks into top condition and the maintenance required to keep them fit for service. Nigel served a total of 34 years in the Army and the Territorial Army, receiving a warrant from The Queen and taking great pride in his service throughout his career. The stories he shares here of his remarkable service are certain to be of great interest to military enthusiasts for many years to come.