Britain's Biggest Army Maneuvers Start in Southern England -- Tanks of the 5th, Tank Regiment of the 6th. Armored Division, passing through a typical English village of Amesbury, to take up positions in the northern part of the area. Exercise "surprise Packet" - the biggest Army maneuvers to be held in Britain is taking place over eight counties of Southern England involving some 50, 000 troops. The exercise will last for four days. October 13, 1951. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).