Author: Great Britain. AdmiraltyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
Royal Naval Field Service Pocket Book, 1932
Author: Great Britain. AdmiraltyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
Royal Naval Field Service Pocket Book
Author: Another Kind of Justice
Author: Chris MadsenPublisher: UBC Press
ISBN: 9780774807197
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
This text provides insights into military justice in Canada, the purpose of military law, and the level of professionalism within the Canadian military. It describes the statutes and regulations that govern Canada's armed forces and the institutions responsible for overseeing military law.
The Monthly Army List
Author: Great Britain. ArmyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Retired military personnel
Languages : en
Pages : 1490
Book Description
Liverpool Territorials in the Great War
Author: Paul KnightPublisher: Pen and Sword
ISBN: 1473884500
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 376
Book Description
The Territorial Force is the forgotten army of the First World War. Between the pre-war Regular Army, which attempted to stem the German advance in 1914, and the New Armies who took to the field with such disastrous consequences on the Somme in 1916, stood the Territorial Army. Liverpool's Territorials could be found on the Western Front before the famous Christmas truce of 1914, fighting in Gallipoli, and supporting the Canadians. Throughout 1916 and 1917, they succeeded and failed in some of the most brutal battles of the war. During the German 1918 Spring Offensive, Liverpool Territorials in the 55th (West Lancashire) Division halted the German advance, effectively ending Germany's final bid to win the war.Amazingly, the Territorials were never intended, trained, or equipped for overseas service; their role was to defend the UK mainland against invasion. Yet men across Liverpool's diverse communities volunteered for the Territorials in the thousands, forming the core of two divisions during the war.Formed in 1908, but building on the Volunteer tradition of the 1850s, the Territorials remain in Liverpool to this day. Renamed the Army Reserve, they are still training and volunteering for operations.Offering a fresh, integrated perspective on the Territorial Army during the First World War, this is the remarkable story of the Liverpool Territorials.
Technical Data Digest
Author: United States. Army. Air ServicePublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 318
Book Description
Charles E. Callwell and the British Way in Warfare
Author: Daniel WhittinghamPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108480071
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 287
Book Description
Presents the first full-length study of one of Britain's most important military thinkers, Major-General Sir Charles E. Callwell.
Whitaker's Cumulative Book List
Author: CIS Index to U.S. Executive Branch Documents, 1910-1932: War Department (1 v. ); War Department, War Trade Board (4 v. )
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Executive departments
Languages : en
Pages : 492
Book Description
Two Navies Divided
Author: Brian LaveryPublisher: Seaforth Publishing
ISBN: 1399047256
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 626
Book Description
The title is derived from George Bernard Shaw’s comment that ‘England and America are two countries divided by a common language.’ It is not intended to imply that the two navies were seriously at odds with one another, but rather to suggest, as in the case of language, that common roots and usages varied significantly. And the Second World War is a pertinent moment for comparison. They fought on the same side against a common enemy for nearly four years, but Britain fought the war for the survival of itself and its empire, though in the long term it failed with the latter, while the American government fought to maintain its influence through the balance of power; its people fought for revenge for Pearl Harbor, and out of a sense of justice. In this new book, Brian Lavery describes and analyzes the differences and similarities between the two navies and in doing so sheds fascinating light on how the naval war was fought. For example, both navies had spectacular failures after entering the war – the Royal Navy off Norway, the USN at Pearl Harbor and Savo Island. Paradoxically, both commenced the war with quite amateur performances by professional navies and ended with highly skilled performances by largely amateur manned forces. The training systems for regular officers had flaws in both countries. In Britain, entry was largely dependent on family income, in America, on political influence. But American officers probably had a broader perspective by the time they entered active service. The book covers ships and weapons systems – for instance, the British used too many gun types in the 4 to 6in range, while the Americans concentrated on the well-designed 5in. And the author describes conditions onboard ships. British vessels were awash with alcohol, which had its attractions for Americans when alongside; the Americans offered ice cream in return. These examples represent only a tiny proportion of the subjects covered in this stimulating analysis. Aviation, the marines of both navies, anti-submarine and mine warfare, uniforms, propulsion systems, shipbuilding and building programs, commanders and national leaders, ratings and officers, ship design, geographical environments, naval bases, hammocks and bunks, the deployment of women – these are among the myriad big and small themes that will open the eyes of naval historians and enthusiasts, and show anyone with an interest in the Second World War how these two great allies came together to defeat the Axis forces.