Download or read book The Irish Guards in the Great War written by Rudyard Kipling and published by . This book was released on 1923 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Up the Micks written by James Wilson and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2016-02-29 with total page 1002 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The unique history of The Micks – the Irish Guards – is chronicled in over 1000 images, starting with their formation in 1900 and taking the reader through to the recent war in Afghanistan. It is the story of a remarkable family regiment that continues to enhance the values, standards and reputation of the British infantry in an ever-changing world. The two world wars are covered in detail with dramatic pictures. The First World War – the brick stacks at Cuinchy under fire, where O’Leary won his VC – and the Second World War – the inferno of the transport ship Chobry off the coast of Norway and the first ever German King Tiger tank seen in action brought to a halt by the Irish Guards without firing a shot. More recently, the Micks were involved in internal security duties in Palestine, Cyprus, Malaya, Aden, Northern Ireland and the Balkans. They led the way into Iraq in the Second Gulf War and shed blood in Afghanistan. The book shows the development of regimental soldiering from the rigidity of the Victorian era, through the horrors of the trenches to armoured warfare in Europe and light infantry soldiering worldwide – all the time upholding the finest traditions of the Foot Guards. In an army that prides itself on the strength of the regimental system, the Irish Guards have created a distinctive and enduring ethos of their own. This is not just a cold regimental history but has been compiled to show the Micks’ ability to find humour even in the most adverse conditions while demonstrating excellence at both operational and ceremonial soldiering. It also contains, in an extensive set of appendices, a remarkable record of facts about the regiment – the people, places and events in the history of the Irish Guards – which will serve as an invaluable source of information for future generations.
Download or read book The Irish Guards in the Great War written by Rudyard Kipling and published by . This book was released on 1923 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Irish Guards in the Great War written by Rudyard Kipling and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-28 with total page 783 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "These volumes try to give soberly and with what truth is possible, the experiences of both battalions of the Irish Guards from 1914 to 1918. The point of view is the battalions', and the facts mainly follow the Regimental Diaries, supplemented by the few private letters and documents which such a war made possible, and by some tales that have gathered round men and their actions." (From the Introduction) Joseph Rudyard Kipling (1865–1936) was an English short-story writer, poet, and novelist. He wrote tales and poems of British soldiers in India and stories for children. He is regarded as a major innovator in the art of the short story; his children's books are classics of children's literature; and one critic described his work as exhibiting "a versatile and luminous narrative gift".
Download or read book Irish Guards in the Great War written by Rudyard Kipling and published by . This book was released on 2014-02 with total page 704 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Irish Guards were raised in April 1900 under the authority of Army Order 77 of that month, which stated: 'Her Majesty the Queen, having deemed it desirable to commemorate the bravery shown by the Irish regiments in the recent operations in South Africa, has been graciously pleased to command that an Irish regiment of Foot Guards be formed. This regiment will be designated - "The Irish Guards."' As the Fourth Regiment of Foot Guards, the regiment has the buttons on the tunic in two groups of four, and the plume on the bearskin cap is blue, worn on the right. The regimental march is 'St Patrick's Day' and the slow march 'Let Erin Remember.' When war broke out in August 1914 the 1st Battalion (there was only one battalion, then) was in Wellington Barracks (London), one of the four guards battalions that made up the 4th (Guards) Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division. The battalion landed in France on 13 August 1914. In July 1915 Kitchener obtained the permission of the King to form a Guards Division, an idea he had not shared with the War Cabinet nor with the C in C in France. As there were only ten battalions of Guards at the time, including the recently (February 1915) formed Welsh Guards, he gave orders for another Grenadier and Irish Guards battalion to be raised to make up the required twelve battalions; a fourth Coldstream battalion was also formed as the divisional Pioneer battalion. Thus, on 18 July 1915 the 2nd Battalion Irish Guards came into existence, formed from the 2nd Reserve Battalion which itself had been created in August 1914. The author has followed the same pattern with both 1st & 2nd Battalions, concentrating on the events that affected the battalions and making use of official and private records, diaries and personal interviews with officers and men of the battalions. The book teems with Kipling's characteristic powers of description, his meticulous eye for detail and his empathy with fighting men at their last extremity as he narrates the Guards' progress from Mons to the Armistice via the fighting at La Bassee, Loos, Laventie, Ypres, the Somme, Gouzeaucourt and Arras.
Download or read book The Irish Guards in the Great War The First The Second Battalion Complete Edition Volume 1 2 written by Rudyard Kipling and published by e-artnow (Open Publishing). This book was released on 2016-02-03 with total page 775 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This carefully crafted ebook: “The Irish Guards in the Great War: The First & The Second Battalion (Complete Edition - Volume 1&2)” is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Excerpt: “These volumes try to give soberly and with what truth is possible, the experiences of both battalions of the Irish Guards from 1914 to 1918. The point of view is the battalions’, and the facts mainly follow the Regimental Diaries, supplemented by the few private letters and documents which such a war made possible, and by some tales that have gathered round men and their actions.” Joseph Rudyard Kipling (1865–1936) was an English short-story writer, poet, and novelist. He wrote tales and poems of British soldiers in India and stories for children. He is regarded as a major innovator in the art of the short story; his children's books are classics of children's literature; and one critic described his work as exhibiting "a versatile and luminous narrative gift".
Download or read book THE IRISH GUARDS The First the Second Battalion in the Great War Complete Edition written by Rudyard Kipling and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-11-20 with total page 787 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rudyard Kipling's 'THE IRISH GUARDS: The First & the Second Battalion in the Great War (Complete Edition)' is a meticulously researched and emotionally gripping account of the Irish Guards' experience in World War I. Kipling's narrative style is both poignant and informative, providing a detailed insight into the lives of the soldiers on the frontlines. The book showcases Kipling's ability to evoke a sense of duty and sacrifice while also exploring the complexities of war and its impact on individuals and communities. The literary context of the book is deeply rooted in the tradition of wartime literature, offering a unique perspective on the Great War from the perspective of the Irish Guards. Kipling's vivid descriptions and vivid character portrayals bring the stories of these brave soldiers to life, making this book a compelling read for anyone interested in military history or World War I literature.
Download or read book 23 Years in The Irish Guards written by Philip Anthony McDonnell and published by Grosvenor House Publishing. This book was released on 2024-04-11 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Having signed on the dotted line to be an Irish guardsman not fully understanding all that Queen and country, and other territories stuff, that after six weeks on my own help only by others, I slept beside in the gutter since leaving Ireland to see the world. Finding no work, food and shelter I was on my knees and making this last day as a homeless orphan in Liverpool to ask at the port about working my passage home to Dublin when I saw a window display asking for men to join the Irish guards that foxed my mind as to who or what Irish guards are. It was recruiter Sgt George Smylie Liverpool office kind offer of a cup of tea and biscuit and warm manner that close the deal making my dream to see the world happen.
Download or read book Quis Separabit written by Irish Guards and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2019-01-21 with total page 822 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Readers who never served in the Irish Guards and have little idea what went on behind barrack walls, may find some of the terms used and the events and the incidents they describe a little strange. But they will surely recognise the strand that runs through all the contributions with our Motto ‘QUIS SEPARABIT’ (Who shall separate us). The meaning of those words are something valuable. Let us share with you the experiences we had that are part of who we are now.
Download or read book The Irish Guards in the Great War Edited and Compiled by Rudyard Kipling With Maps written by Great Britain. Army. Infantry. Regiments. Foot Guards. Irish Guards and published by . This book was released on 1923 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Irish Guards in the Great War written by Rudyard Kipling and published by . This book was released on 2007-01 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Irish Guards in the Great War - The 2nd Battalion of the Irish Guards - The entire First World War History. This, the second volume of Rudyard Kipling's history of the Irish Guards in the First World War, focuses attention on the activities of the Second Battalion and its total war service. This junior battalion first saw action in 1915 and it is in the first pages of the book that we read of the death of Kipling's son John. The battles of the Western Front are described in detail from the battalion's perspective and there is much within the narrative to remind us that this is the work of a master writer. This volume contains a comprehensive honour roll of the men of both 1st and 2nd Battalions and the Reserve Battalion of the Irish Guards who were killed in action or died of wounds or disease during the war; also included is a full list of those decorated - making this book an invaluable resource for genealogists.
Download or read book The Irish Guards in the Great War written by Rudyard Kipling and published by . This book was released on 2007-01 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Irish Guards in the Great War - volume 1 - The first Battalion. The Entire Great War history of the 1st Battalion of the Irish Guards. Regimental histories are always fascinating for those who study the campaigns and battles in which regiments fought. This monumental work is a comprehensive unit account of a famous regiment during the First World War - and as such it will fascinate every military historian or genealogist. It is, of course, also much more. Written by Rudyard Kipling, whose son fought with the regiment, it benefits not only from being written by a great writer - which ensures that it suffers from none of the dryness usually associated with such tomes - but also, inevitably, is suffused with the humanity, humour and personality that is so familiar from his works of fiction. Mulvaney himself is just a step away within these pages - and that makes this history exceptional. Highly recommended!
Download or read book The Irish Guards in the Great War written by Rudyard Kipling and published by . This book was released on 2021-03-31 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint from original text. Large print. Volume I The First Battalion. Includes maps.
Download or read book THE IRISH GUARDS IN THE GREAT WAR Vol 1 2 Complete Edition written by Rudyard Kipling and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-11-28 with total page 784 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rudyard Kipling's 'The Irish Guards in the Great War' provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the role played by the Irish Guards during World War I. Kipling's literary style is characterized by his vivid descriptions of battle scenes and personal anecdotes of soldiers, giving the reader a close-up view of the war. The two-volume set offers a unique perspective on the Great War, showing the bravery and sacrifices of these soldiers on the front lines. Kipling's storytelling ability brings the experiences of the Irish Guards to life, making it a valuable addition to any study of World War I literature. Kipling's meticulous research and attention to detail make this book a must-read for history enthusiasts and military scholars alike. The author's personal connections to the military may have influenced his decision to write this book, adding a personal touch to the historical narrative. Overall, 'The Irish Guards in the Great War' is a poignant tribute to the soldiers who fought in the conflict, and a valuable resource for understanding their contributions to the war effort.
Download or read book Irish Guards written by Great Britain. Army. Irish Guards and published by Spellmount, Limited Publishers. This book was released on 2000 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a remarkable and intensely personal history of one of the British Army's most distinguished regiments. The uniqueness of "The Micks" is chronicled in this fascinating photographic record--starting with their formation in 1900, as a direct result of the bravery of Irish troops in the Boer War, right through to the turmoil of the Balkans in 1999. The characters that have made the Irish Guards more than just another Regiment are brought alive with personal anecdotes, and the whole book, compiled by members of the Regiment, has been carefully researched to give the full background as well as remarkable military history details.
Download or read book Irish Guards In The Great War written by Rudyard Kipling and published by Da Capo Press, Incorporated. This book was released on 1997-11-21 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kipling continues the story of the Irish Guards 1914-1918.
