Author: United States. CongressPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 1324
Book Description
Congressional Record
Author: United States. CongressPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 1324
Book Description
The Black Watch
Author: Victoria SchofieldPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1784979961
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 876
Book Description
The heroic and inspiring story of the fortunes of the Black Watch, whose soldiers have distinguished themselves in theatres of war across the world. Formed into a regiment in 1739 and named for the dark tartan of its soldiers' kilts, The Black Watch has fought in almost every major conflict of nation and empire between 1745 and the present, and has a reputation second to none. Following on from The Highland Furies, in which she traced the regiment's history to 1899, Victoria Schofield tells the story of The Black Watch in the 20th and 21st centuries. She tracks its fortunes through the 2nd South African War, two World Wars, the 'troubles' in N Ireland and the war in Iraq – up to The Black Watch's merger with five other regiments to form the Royal Regiment of Scotland in 2006. Drawing on diaries, letters and interviews, Victoria Schofield weaves the many strands of the story into an epic narrative of a heroic body of officers and men. In her sure hands, the story of The Black Watch is no arid recitation of campaigns and battle honours, but a rewarding account of the fortunes of war of a regiment that has played a distinguished role in British, and world, history.
The Tribune Almanac and Political Register for ...
Author: The Tribune Almanac and Political Register
Author: Who's who in America
Author: John W. LeonardPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 2504
Book Description
Vols. 28-30 accompanied by separately published parts with title: Indices and necrology.
Annual Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Michigan for the Year...
Author: Michigan. Adjutant General's OfficePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Michigan
Languages : en
Pages : 1860
Book Description
1862-1866 contain much historical material relating to the Michigan troops in the civil war.
Maine Register Or State Year-book and Legislative Manual
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Associations, institutions, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 1110
Book Description
Vols. for 19 include Classified business directory of the entire state.
Appendix to Journals of Senate and Assembly
Author: Nevada (Terr.). Legislative AssemblyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1322
Book Description
Special Branch
Author: Ray WilsonPublisher: Biteback Publishing
ISBN: 184954963X
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
Initially tasked with combatting the threat of Irish republican terrorists in the reign of Queen Victoria, the Metropolitan Police Special Branch went on to play a major role in the defence of the realm for over 120 years. Over time, 'the Branch', as it came to be known, assumed a much wider role, and was held responsible for monitoring the activities of anarchists, Bolsheviks and even the suffragettes. Later, it became the executive arm of MI5 in dealing with espionage cases, as (much to their frustration) the Security Service had no power to arrest potential spies. As the war against terrorism became more intense in the latter half of the twentieth century, Special Branch worked closely with the Anti- Terrorist Branch in tackling this new threat. Packed with accounts of extraordinary missions, life-saving acts of bravery and high-risk intelligence-gathering, Special Branch offers the first complete history of this unique, but now defunct, service, which was subsumed into the Counter-Terrorism Command of the Metropolitan Police in 2006. Special Branch veterans Ray Wilson and Ian Adams have brought this long and distinguished history to life with the help of recollections from former colleagues, as well as their own experiences of life in the Branch. In doing so, they have also illuminated the underlying friction marring its relations with the Security Service - without doubt a factor in its eventual demise.
Lincoln's Veteran Volunteers Win the War
Author: D. Reid RossPublisher: SUNY Press
ISBN: 0791476413
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 473
Book Description
Chronicles the Civil War experiences of four brothers from New York’s Hudson Valley.