Download or read book Where Gallantry is Tradition written by Bikram Singh and published by Allied Publishers. This book was released on 1997 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reminiscences by alumni of the college.
Download or read book Gallantry Medals Decorations of the World written by John Clarke and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2000-09-12 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is acknowledged as the only work dealing exclusively with the identification and description of international gallantry awards, past and present. The multitude of illustrations allows the reader to readily identify those awards most likely to be encountered. The work embraces forty-three countries and describes 270 decorations together with their various classes. A ten page ribbon chart shows 216 different world gallantry ribbons all in full colour.
Download or read book British Concepts of Heroic Gallantry and the Sixties Transition written by Matthew J. Lord and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-05-03 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines the relationship between concepts of heroic "gallantry," as projected by the British honours system, and the sociocultural, political, military and international transitions of the supposed Sixties "cultural revolution." In so doing, it considers how a conservative, hierarchical and state-orientated concept both evolved and endured during a period of immense change in which traditional assumptions of deference to elites were increasingly challenged. Covering the period often defined as "The Long Sixties," from 1955–79, this study concentrates on four distinct transitions undergone by both state and non-state gallantry awards, including developments within the welfare state, class and gender discrimination, counterinsurgency and decolonisation. It ultimately sheds fresh light upon the importance of postwar decades to the continued evolution of concepts of gallantry and heroism in British culture using a range of underexplored government and media archives. It will be of interest to scholars, students and general researchers of heroism in modern Britain, the Sixties revolution, postwar military history and both the social and political evolution of British honours, decorations and medals.
Download or read book Maxims of Gallantry written by George Brewer and published by . This book was released on 1793 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book For Conspicuous Gallantry written by Scott Addington and published by Troubador Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2006 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers a military history and a comprehensive reference on winners of the Military Cross and Bar during The Great War. Concentrating on winners of Two Bars and Three Bars to the Military Cross, this book examines each officer's war career, and includes citations for the MC+Bar, along with excerpts of Battalion diaries.
Download or read book Gallantry in Action written by Norman Franks and published by Casemate Publishers. This book was released on 2019-07-19 with total page 405 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A who’s who of the British airmen honored for their valor and courage—from the RAF’s inception to the post-WWII era—arranged alphabetically. When the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Naval Air Service merged on 1 April 1918, to form the Royal Air Force, the new command needed to have its own gallantry medals to distinguish itself from the Army and the Royal Navy. Thus the new Distinguished Flying Cross came into being. By the end of WWI, only three Second Bars had been promulgated for First War actions. Before WWII erupted, four more Second Bars had been awarded, and fifty were added to this total by the conflict’s end. Three more were awarded post-WWII, between 1952–1955, making a grand total of sixty. Still a significantly small number of members of this pretty exclusive “club.” Within the covers of this book recorded for the first time together are the mini-biographies of all those sixty along with the citations that accompanied their awards, or in some cases the recommendations for them. Also recorded are citations for other decorations such as the Distinguished Service Order, et al. As the reader will discover, the range of airmen who received the DFC and Two Bars, cover most of the ambit of WWII operations, be they fighter pilots, bomber pilots, night-fighter aircrew, aircrew navigators, engineers, etc., or reconnaissance pilots. Each has interesting stories, proving, if proof be needed, their gallantry in action.
Download or read book Gallantry and Discipline written by Andrew Bamford and published by Frontline Books. This book was released on 2014-10-20 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 12th Light Dragoons served throughout Wellington's campaigns in the Peninsula, most notably at the Battle of Salamanca in 1812, and later at Waterloo where they suffered heavy casualties supporting the Union Brigade's famous charge. The principal source for this book are the papers of Sir James Steaurt _ Colonel of the regiment for almost all of the period in question _ supplemented by other regimental records, Horse Guards paperwork, and letters and memoirs, allowing both an official understanding of events, and several threads of human interest which develop through the narrative.??The book is divided into two halves, first providing an overview of the regiment and the role of Steuart as Colonel, before moving onto an account of the regiment on home service during the early years of the Napoleonic Wars and then on active service in the Peninsular War and at Waterloo. This concludes with a discussion of the lessons learnt during the war, as particularly exemplified by the 12th being one of the regiments selected for conversion to lancers in the aftermath of Waterloo.
Download or read book Utmost Gallantry written by Kevin D McCranie and published by Naval Institute Press. This book was released on 2011-11-15 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focusing on the oceanic war rather than on the war in the Great Lakes, this study charts the War of 1812 from the perspectives of the two opposing navies at sea, one the largest navies in the world, the other a small, upstart navy just three decades old. While American naval leadership searched for a means of contesting Britain’s naval dominance, the English sought to destroy the U.S. Navy and protect its oceanic highways. Instead of describing battles between opposing warships, Kevin McCranie evaluates entire cruises by American and British men-of-war, noting both successes and failures and how they translated into broader strategies. In the process, his study becomes a history of how the two navies fought the oceanic war, linking high-level governmental decisions about strategy to the operational use of fleets in the Atlantic and Caribbean and from the south Pacific to the Indian Ocean. This comprehensive work offers a balanced appraisal of the sea war, taking into account the strategic considerations of both sides and how the leadership from each side assessed, planned, and implemented operational concepts. It draws on a wealth of British and American archival sources to help the reader understand strategic imperatives and the correlation between these imperatives and why the oceanic war was conducted in the manner it was. All American warships cruises, not just those that resulted in battles, are covered, but the author’s action-packed accounts of battles hold special appeal.
Download or read book British Gallantry Awards 1855 2000 written by Peter Duckers and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2011-10-20 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: British Gallantry Awards 1855-2000. This book surveys the British decorations and medals from the origins in the Crimean War of 1854-6 up to the end of the twentieth century.
Download or read book Acts of Gallantry Volume 2 written by W.H. Fevyer and published by Andrews UK Limited. This book was released on 2013-02-04 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lists Royal Humane Society's Silver and Stanhope Medals and clasps for the period 1871 to 1950. With full citations, taken from the published records of the Society. It includes where possible the occupation of the recipient and the date of the incident. Arranged in case number order and complete with index. The Royal Humane Society awards were given for acts of gallantry all over the world and the citations listed in this work are a fitting tribute to both the recipients and the Royal Humane Society. They cover the period of the two world wars and the Boer War. Through the citations can be seen the progression of transport from the horse to modern day transport, the emancipation of women, the changes wrought by the Industrial Revolution, and indeed Living History. This book continues the work of Lambton Young C.E., Acts of Gallantry, which covers the years 1830 to 1871. The complementary Volume I, by Lambton Young, C.E., has been reprinted. It covers the period 1830 to 1871 and gives citations for which gold and silver medals and clasps were given by the Royal Humane Society stating in the preface:- "amongst these there are acts of heroism , which, had they been performed by a soldier or sailor in the execution of his duty, in the face of the enemy, could not have failed earning the highest distinction that is awarded; how much more then should such deeds be commended, when it is borne in mind that the individuals who risk their lives in these noble acts do so simply through the promptings of a generous heart, wishing to aid their fellow creatures in distress, without any prospect of reward or promotion?"
Download or read book Gallantry Dizain Des Fetes Galantes written by James Branch Cabell and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-11-01 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Gallantry: Dizain des Fetes Galantes" is a captivating novel authored by James Branch Cabell. Set in the fictional French province of Poictesme, the book weaves a mesmerizing tapestry of romance, and chivalry and other one whimsical fantasy. The story follows the protagonist, Manuel, a simple innkeeper's son, as he embarks on a journey of self-discovery and ambition. Determined to ascend the social ladder and win the heart of a noblewoman, the beguiling Countess Melicent, Manuel's adventures are laden with humor, satire, and allegorical undertones. Cabell's writing style is poetic and laced with wit, drawing inspiration from the 18th-century French rococo paintings known as "fêtes galantes." He skillfully blends elements of romance and fantasy, presenting a compelling portrayal of medieval courtly life while subtly critiquing societal conventions. "Gallantry" is not merely a tale of courtly love but also a commentary on the complexities of human desires, aspirations, and the illusions of nobility. Through Manuel's quest for gallantry, Cabell masterfully explores themes of ambition, identity, and the follies of romance. This literary gem continues to enchant readers with its graceful prose, intricate narrative, and timeless reflections on the human condition, making it a remarkable and enduring work in the realm of fantasy literature.
Download or read book The Works of James Branch Cabell Gallantry written by James Branch Cabell and published by . This book was released on 1928 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Three French Moralists and The Gallantry of France written by Edmund Gosse and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-12-05 with total page 125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'Three French Moralists and The Gallantry of France', Edmund Gosse explores the origins of the spirit of gallantry that inspired young French officers at the beginning of World War I. Through his essays, Gosse aims to shed light on the many different strains of the French soul and to understand the source of their idealism. In this book he examines the historical context of the war, through exploring the ideas of the moralists La Rochefoucauld, La Bruyère, and Vauvenargues.
Download or read book Letters of gallantry Translated into English by Mr Ozell written by M. de Fontenelle (Bernard Le Bovier) and published by . This book was released on 1715 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Poetic Expressions of Gallantry written by Steven Moning and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2019-09-05 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gallantry inspires one to be expressive. Acknowledging ones sense of thoughts using the gifts of God: mind to think, eyes to see, ears to hear, emotions to feel, hands to touch, feet to carry, voices to motivate. Facing the mirror of oneself, surfacing the good and positive, changing the negative. Strengthen the weakness, the chaining up the badness, releasing the fear, sculpturing, polishing, oneself to be complete. Stay true to oneself. About the Author Steven Moning's grandmother's fiftieth wedding anniversary moved him to express himself in words. He wrote a poem and recited it for that occasion. From then on, events that took place in the family circle moved him to express his thoughts with words. These words began to flow gallantly, so he felt maybe there was more to these expressions. So as he wrote down thoughts, certain results moved him to put those thoughts into poems. Now they are like past, present, and everyday thoughts. He loved every expression that had its own creative, poetic and original meaning behind it. Poetry is likened to life in itself. You feel it and experience it, and it moves you to a bonding. There are lessons to be learned, warnings to be shared.
Download or read book A Woman of Gallantry written by Elisabeth McNeill and published by Canelo. This book was released on 2021-12-06 with total page 461 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A scandal will change the lives of two women forever... Veronica Hay is an acclaimed beauty but her downward spiral begins the moment she enters into a loveless marriage that removes her from her home in Edinburgh to Berwickshire. From there, she begins a luckless affair with Sire Alexander Renton which helps her to forget her longing for the fashions and energy of Edinburgh. Her husband seeks revenge, driving Veronica’s story to a tragic end. Veronica’s adultery causes a scandal, but it might be the making of her devoted friend and maidservant, Helen Cameron, who rises to become part of Edinburgh’s New Town story all on her own. A gripping Scottish saga based on true events, perfect for fans of Tessa Barclay and Dilly Court.
Download or read book The Canada Gazette written by Canada and published by . This book was released on 1916 with total page 1270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
