Download or read book Soldier of the Queen written by Bernard O'Mahoney and published by Brandon Books. This book was released on 2000 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To date almost all accounts of army life in Northern Ireland have been written by members of elite or specialist units. A Soldier of the Queen tells a fresh, if disturbing, story from the point of view fo the average British squaddie of what it was like to serve on the ground in Northern Ireland at the height of the Dirty War. It is a book which will shock readers who are used to the sanitised accounts of heroics performed by disciplined and decent soldiers caught reluctantly in the middle of a baffling tribal conflict.
Download or read book Soldiers of The Queen written by Harold Avery and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2021-01-18 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prepare to be transported to the thrilling era of colonial adventure with "Soldiers of the Queen" by Harold Avery, a riveting tale of bravery, honor, and sacrifice set against the backdrop of the British Empire's expansion. Join the ranks of valiant soldiers as they navigate the challenges of duty, loyalty, and camaraderie in far-flung corners of the globe. Follow the captivating narrative as Harold Avery immerses you in the epic exploits of soldiers serving Her Majesty, Queen Victoria, during the height of the British Empire. From the rugged terrain of India to the untamed wilderness of Africa, you'll experience the exhilarating highs and devastating lows of life on the front lines of colonial conquest. Explore the rich tapestry of characters that populate Avery's world, from the dashing officers and grizzled veterans to the fearless native allies and formidable adversaries they encounter along the way. Through their trials and triumphs, you'll gain insight into the complexities of empire-building and the human cost of war. Themes of duty, honor, and sacrifice permeate the narrative, inviting readers to reflect on the moral dilemmas and ethical challenges faced by soldiers in service to their queen and country. As Avery brings to life the gritty realities of military life in the Victorian era, you'll find yourself drawn into a world of courage and conviction that transcends time and place. The overall tone and mood of "Soldiers of the Queen" are imbued with a sense of adventure and excitement, as Avery's vivid descriptions and pulse-pounding action scenes transport you to the heart of the action. From the thundering hooves of cavalry charges to the deafening roar of battle, you'll experience the thrill of combat in all its glory. Critically acclaimed for its historical accuracy, compelling storytelling, and evocative prose, "Soldiers of the Queen" has earned its place as a classic of military fiction. Its enduring popularity and timeless themes continue to resonate with readers of all ages, inspiring them to explore the untold stories of the past. Whether you're a fan of historical fiction, a military enthusiast, or simply someone with a thirst for adventure, "Soldiers of the Queen" promises to captivate and enthrall. Its vivid characters, gripping plotlines, and immersive world-building will keep you eagerly turning pages until the very end. Don't miss your chance to embark on a thrilling adventure with "Soldiers of the Queen" by Harold Avery. Secure your copy now and discover why this epic tale of courage and camaraderie continues to captivate readers around the world.
Download or read book Black Soldiers of the Queen written by P. S. Thompson and published by University of Alabama Press. This book was released on 2006-08-27 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Africans who fought alongside the British against the Zulu king
Download or read book Soldiers of the Queen written by Stephen Manning and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2016-09-02 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It may come as some surprise that in such a popular area of military history there is no book that focuses on the experience of the Victorian soldier - from recruitment to embarkation, fighting and perhaps returning, perhaps dying - in his own words. Dr Manning's meticulous research in primary sources gives the lie to the received image of the disciplined, redcoated campaigner of Victorian art and literature: for one thing, by the time he arrived at his destination, the coat would have been in rags. The distances covered on march were unbelievable, through desert and disease-ravaged swamp. Lavishly illustrated throughout, all the major Colonial campaigns and most of the minor ones are featured. To understand how what was in reality a tiny standing army controlled the largest empire the world has ever seen, this book is a must.
Download or read book Soldiers Of The Queen written by Max Hennessy and published by House of Stratus. This book was released on 2012-05-19 with total page 365 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Charting the heroism of a young and talented cavalry officer, Colby Goff, this story takes the reader from Balaclava to the Zulu War. Colby progresses from a raw, wilful soldier to a laudable officer, engaging in the Franco-Prussian and American civil wars and proving himself to be a man of passion and of steel.
Download or read book Soldiers of the Queen written by Stephen Manning and published by History Press. This book was released on 2009 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The only book to describe the entire experience of the Victorian soldier from letters and diaries
Download or read book The Queen s American Rangers written by Donald J. Gara and published by . This book was released on 2016-04-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Founded by the Legendary Robert Rogers and Later Led by John Graves Simcoe, a Loyalist Unit that Fought Alongside the British Army Against the American Patriots Prior to the British attack on Long Island in August 1776, French and Indian War hero Robert Rogers organized a regiment to join the fight--but not on the side of his native New Hampshire. Named in honor of Queen Charlotte, the wife of King George III, Rogers's regiment recruited the bulk of its soldiers from the large number of Loyalist refugees on Staten Island who had fled from New York. Rogers's command of the unit was short-lived, however, after a humiliating defeat in late October by a surprise attack on his headquarters. Under new leadership, the unit played a decisive role and suffered heavy casualties at the battle of Brandywine that brought them their first favorable attention from the British high command. With this performance, and under the able leadership of John Graves Simcoe, the Queen's American Rangers--sometimes known as "Simcoe's Rangers"--were frequently assigned to serve alongside British regular troops in many battles, including Monmouth, Springfield, Charleston, and Yorktown. Receiving frequent high praise from Lieutenant General Sir Henry Clinton, the Commander in Chief of the British Army in America, the unit was placed on the American Establishment of the British Army in May 1779, a status conferred on provincial units that had performed valuable services during the war, and was renamed the 1st American Regiment. Before the end of the war, the rangers were fully incorporated into the British regular army, one of only four Loyalist units to be so honored. The Queen's American Rangers by historian Donald J. Gara is the first book-length account of this storied unit. Based on extensive primary source research, the book traces the complete movements, command changes, and battle performances of the rangers, from their first muster to their formal incorporation into the British Army and ultimate emigration to Canada on land grants conferred by a grateful British crown.
Download or read book Cinder written by Marissa Meyer and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2013-01-08 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Queen Levana is a ruler who uses her 'glamour' to gain power. but long before she crossed paths with Cinder, Scarlet, and Cress, Levana lived a very different story - a story that has never been told ... until now.
Download or read book 212 Soldiers for the Queen written by David Tough and published by . This book was released on 2018-09-26 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1961 the British army struggled with volunteer recruitment after the abolition of National Service. Recruiting teams found an excellent source of volunteers in Fiji. Two hundred men and twelve women from across Fiji's racial divide enlisted and subsequently served with distinction in the British Army.
Download or read book The soldier of three queens a narrative of personal adventure written by Robert Henderson (of the 12th Lancers.) and published by . This book was released on 1866 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Imperialism and Music written by Jeffrey Richards and published by Manchester University Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study considers relationship between British imperialism and music. With its unique ability to stimulate the emotions and to create mental images, music was used to dramatize, illustrate and reinforce the components of the ideological cluster that constituted British imperialism in its heyday: patriotism, monarchism, hero-worship, Protestantism, racialism and chivalry. It was also used to emphasise the inclusiveness of Britain by stressing the contributions of England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland to the imperial project.
Download or read book Soldiers of Empire written by Tarak Barkawi and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2017-06-08 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Barkawi re-imagines the study of war with imperial and multinational armies that fought in Asia in the Second World War.
Download or read book Daughter of a Daughter of a Queen written by Sarah Bird and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2018-09-04 with total page 499 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "You'll be swept away by the passion and power of this remarkable, trailblazing woman who risked everything to follow her own heart." – Kristin Hannah, #1 New York Times bestselling author "An epic page-turner." – Christina Baker Kline Named Best Fiction Writer in the Austin Chronicle's "Austin's Best 2018" Named one of Lone Star Literary Life's "Top 20 Texas Books of 2018" The compelling, hidden story of Cathy Williams, a former slave and the only woman to ever serve with the legendary Buffalo Soldiers. “Here’s the first thing you need to know about Miss Cathy Williams: I am the daughter of a daughter of a queen and my mama never let me forget it.” Though born into bondage on a “miserable tobacco farm” in Little Dixie, Missouri, Cathy Williams was never allowed to consider herself a slave. According to her mother, she was a captive, destined by her noble warrior blood to escape the enemy. Her chance at freedom presents itself with the arrival of Union general Phillip Henry “Smash ‘em Up” Sheridan, the outcast of West Point who takes the rawboned, prideful young woman into service. At war’s end, having tasted freedom, Cathy refuses to return to servitude and makes the monumental decision to disguise herself as a man and join the Army’s legendary Buffalo Soldiers. Alone now in the ultimate man’s world, Cathy must fight not only for her survival and freedom, but she also vows to never give up on finding her mother, her little sister, and the love of the only man strong enough to win her heart. Inspired by the stunning, true story of Private Williams, this American heroine comes to vivid life in a sweeping and magnificent tale about one woman’s fight for freedom, respect and independence.
Download or read book Soldiers of Uncertain Rank written by David Lambert and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2024-06-30 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A cultural, military and imperial history of the Black soldiers of Britain's West India Regiments.
Download or read book The Wonderful World of Words the Queen s Soldiers written by Lubna Alsagoff and published by Wonderful World of Words. This book was released on 2021-06 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adventures and stories that will stretch the imagination and encourage creativity. Interesting and challenging games and activities that will reinforce grammar concepts and rules. A story-based resource that will help children practise reading and develop their vocabulary. Aligns with MOE 2020 Syllabus.
Download or read book Soldiers of the Sun written by Meirion Harries and published by Random House. This book was released on 1994-07-05 with total page 605 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Soldiers of the Sun traces the origins of the Imperial Japanese Army back to its samurai roots in the nineteenth century to tell the story of the rise and fall of this extraordinary military force. Meirion and Susie Harries have written the first full Western account of the Imperial Japanese Army. Drawing on Japanese, English, French, and American sources, the authors penetrate the lingering wartime enmity and propaganda to lay bare the true character of the Imperial Army.
Download or read book A British Profession of Arms written by Ian F. W. Beckett and published by University of Oklahoma Press. This book was released on 2018-10-25 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “You offer yourself to be slain,” General Sir John Hackett once observed, remarking on the military profession. “This is the essence of being a soldier.” For this reason as much as any other, the British army has invariably been seen as standing apart from other professions—and sometimes from society as a whole. A British Profession of Arms effectively counters this view. In this definitive study of the late Victorian army, distinguished scholar Ian F. W. Beckett finds that the British soldier, like any other professional, was motivated by considerations of material reward and career advancement. Within the context of debates about both the evolution of Victorian professions and the nature of military professionalism, Beckett considers the late Victorian officer corps as a case study for weighing distinctions between the British soldier and his civilian counterparts. Beckett examines the role of personality, politics, and patronage in the selection and promotion of officers. He looks, too, at the internal and external influences that extended from the press and public opinion to the rivalry of the so-called rings of adherents of major figures such as Garnet Wolseley and Frederick Roberts. In particular, he considers these processes at play in high command in the Second Afghan War (1878–81), the Anglo-Zulu War (1879), and the South African War (1899–1902). Based on more than thirty years of research into surviving official, semiofficial, and private correspondence, Beckett’s work offers an intimate and occasionally amusing picture of what might affect an officer’s career: wealth, wives, and family status; promotion boards and strategic preferences; performance in the field and diplomatic outcomes. It is a remarkable depiction of the British profession of arms, unparalleled in breadth, depth, and detail.
