Author: John Hector Luxford Publisher: ISBN: Category : World War, 1914-1918 Languages : en Pages : 322
Book Description
This official history of the NZ Machine Gun Corps during the 1914-18 conflict ... deals briefly with the origins of the unit and the departure from Egypt for France of the main body for service there, while a lesser number of troops remained for campaigning in Sinai and Palestine. Part one deals in depth and detail with the Westen Front, with the second and smaller section covering the Middle East. In both theatres the corps participated with distinction in most notable engagements. The 12 pages of tight lines of fatalities the corps suffered during the war demonstrates eloquently that their successes only came at heavy cost. -- abebooks website.
Author: New Zealand. Army. New Zealand Contingent, British Expeditionary Force. New Zealand Machine Gun Corps Publisher: ISBN: Category : World War, 1914-1918 Languages : en Pages : 255
Author: John Hector Luxford Publisher: ISBN: Category : New Zealand. Army. 1st New Zealand Expeditionary Force. New Zealand Machine Corps Languages : en Pages : 0
Author: Anon Publisher: Read Books Ltd ISBN: 1528765397 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 185
Book Description
""This Booklet has been compiled with the object of enabling the members of the 20th Machine-Gun Squadron to recall the principal incidents in its history, as well as to allow their friends and relations to obtain some idea of their experiences whilst they were serving with the Egyptian Expeditionary Force. Although no pains have been spared to obtain accuracy, the statements made must, necessarily, not be regarded as absolutely authoritative. Beyond doubt, many brave deeds, fully deserving of mention in these pages, must have been unavoidably overlooked, in which case the leniency of readers is requested."" This book is part of the World War One Centenary series; creating, collating and reprinting new and old works of poetry, fiction, autobiography and analysis. The series forms a commemorative tribute to mark the passing of one of the world's bloodiest wars, offering new perspectives on this tragic yet fascinating period of human history. Each publication also includes brand new introductory essays and a timeline to help the reader place the work in its historical context.
Author: John D. Grainger Publisher: Boydell Press ISBN: 9781843832638 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 318
Book Description
The story of Allied victory in the Holy Land, far from the carnage of the Western Front but a crucial, morale-boosting success under the aggressive and forward-thinking General Allenby. Three battles for the control of the key fortress-city of Gaza took place in 1917 between the `British' force [with units from across the Empire, most notably the ANZACs] and the Turks. The Allies were repulsed twice but on theirthird attempt, under the newly-appointed General Allenby, a veteran of the Western Front where he was a vocal critic of Haig's command, finally penetrated Turkish lines, captured southern Palestine and, as instructed by Lloyd George, took Jerusalem in time for Christmas, ending 400 years of Ottoman occupation. This third battle, similar in many ways to the contemporaneous fighting in France, is at the heart of this account, with consideration of intelligence, espionage, air-warfare, and diplomatic and political elements, not to mention the logistical and medical aspects of the campaign, particularly water. The generally overlooked Turkish defence, in the face of vastly superior numbers, is also assessed. Far from laying out and executing a pre-ordained plan, Allenby, who is probably still best remembered as T. E. Lawrence's commanding officer in Arabia, was flexible and adaptable, responding to developmentsas they occurred. JOHN D. GRAINGER is the author of numerous books on military history, ranging from the Roman period to the twentieth century.
Author: John Hector Luxford
Author: John Hector Luxford
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Author: New Zealand. Army. New Zealand Contingent, British Expeditionary Force. New Zealand Machine Gun Corps
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Author: John Hector Luxford
Author: Anon
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Author: Great Britain. Army. Machine Gun Corps. 20th Machine-Gun Squadron
Author: John D. Grainger