Author: Francis Loraine PetrePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : World War, 1914-1918
Languages : en
Pages : 410
Book Description
The Scots Guards in the Great War, 1914-1918
Author: Francis Loraine PetrePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : World War, 1914-1918
Languages : en
Pages : 410
Book Description
The Scots Guards in the Great War, 1914-1918
Author: Francis Loraine PetrePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : World War, 1914-1918
Languages : en
Pages : 408
Book Description
Scots in Great War London
Author: Paul McFarlandPublisher: Helion
ISBN: 9781912390786
Category : Scots
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The shared experiences and sacrifices of Scots in London in World War One - often untold stories and unseen pictures illustrate this fascinating new account.
The Grenadier Guards in the Great War of 1914-1918; Volume 1
Author: Frederick Edward Grey Baro PonsonbyPublisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781016521581
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Secret History of Soldiers
Author: Tim CookPublisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0735235279
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
There have been thousands of books on the Great War, but most have focused on commanders, battles, strategy, and tactics. Less attention has been paid to the daily lives of the combatants, how they endured the unimaginable conditions of industrial warfare: the rain of shells, bullets, and chemical agents. In The Secret History of Soldiers, Tim Cook, Canada's foremost military historian, examines how those who survived trench warfare on the Western Front found entertainment, solace, relief, and distraction from the relentless slaughter. These tales come from the soldiers themselves, mined from the letters, diaries, memoirs, and oral accounts of more than five hundred combatants. Rare examples of trench art, postcards, and even song sheets offer insight into a hidden society that was often irreverent, raunchy, and anti-authoritarian. Believing in supernatural stories was another way soldiers shielded themselves from the horror. While novels and poetry often depict the soldiers of the Great War as mere victims, this new history shows how the soldiers pushed back against the grim war, refusing to be broken in the mincing machine of the Western Front. The violence of war is always present, but Cook reveals the gallows humour the soldiers employed to get through it. Over the years, both writers and historians have overlooked this aspect of the men's lives. The fighting at the front was devastating, but behind the battle lines, another layer of life existed, one that included songs, skits, art, and soldier-produced newspapers. With his trademark narrative abilities and an unerring eye for the telling human detail, Cook has created another landmark history of Canadian military life as he reveals the secrets of how soldiers survived the carnage of the Western Front.
Scots Guards in the Great War
Author: Loraine F. PetrePublisher:
ISBN: 9781847341914
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 412
Book Description
British Regiments 1914-1918
Author: Brigadier E. A. JamesPublisher: Andrews UK Limited
ISBN: 178150153X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 137
Book Description
One of the most used and most useful works of reference on the Great War ever published. In this marvellous volume is listed every cavalry and Yeomanry regiment, every battalion of every infantry regiment, Regular, Territorial or other - that existed during the Great War. In every case the location of the unit on 4 August 1914 is given, or the date and place of its formation if raised after the outbreak of war. Its initial disposition, subsequent moves, changes in subordination and final disposal or location on 11 November 1918 are all recorded. Thus, in a masterly and concise form, we have the war service record of 31 regular and 17 reserve cavalry regiments, 57 Yeomanry regiments and their second and third line counterparts and nearly 1,750 infantry battalions. Several appendices contain a mine of information; a table of the infantry regiments showing the number of the different types of battalions each had, regular, reserve, extra reserve, territorial, New Army, garrison etc.; how the New Army battalions were raised; the Training Reserve; list of infantry divisions; summary of battle honours, casualties and VCs of each infantry regiment. Finally, there is a good index.
Tanks in the Great War, 1914-1918
Author: John Frederick Charles FullerPublisher: London : J. Murray
ISBN:
Category : Armored vehicles, Military
Languages : en
Pages : 396
Book Description
This book presents the history of the British Tank Corps and the history of Great Britain's tanks. The author summarizes the campaigns of World War I emphasizing the role of the tanks during each of the battles.
The Great War Handbook
Author: Geoff BridgerPublisher: Pen and Sword
ISBN: 1844688461
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
A guide to daily life and experiences for British servicemen in World War I, from recruitment and training to the battle and its aftermath. Geoff Bridger’s Great War Handbook answers many of the basic questions newcomers ask when confronted by this enormous and challenging subject of World War One—not only what happened and why, but what was the Great War like for ordinary soldiers who were caught up in it. He describes the conditions the soldiers endured, the deadly risks they ran, their daily routines and the small roles they played in the complex military machine they were part of. His comprehensive survey of every aspect of the soldier’s life, from recruitment and training, through the experience of battle and its appalling aftermath, is an essential guide for students, family historians, teachers and anyone who is eager to gain an all-round understanding of the nature of the conflict. Praise for The Great War Handbook “The book contains a wealth of information on a diverse range of topics within its 200 pages. The Great War Handbook does an excellent job of bringing together concise explanations of a number of key areas. It always amazes me just how much there is to learn about the war, and novice and seasoned researchers alike will find something of interest here, and I know it is a book I will continue to refer to in the future.” —Firetrench Reviews
The History of the Scots Guards
Author: Sir Frederick MauricePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 480
Book Description