Download or read book Rearguard Actions written by I.N.C. Aniebo and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2013-03-25 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Thanks to this insane war, even goats are no longer safe outside. What is the world coming to?" War has broken out. Combatants have drawn the line in the sand to mark the side they are on. But it is unfortunate that this conflict is happening in one country, and the fighters are its own inhabitants. Locked in a battle for survival, countryman is fighting against countryman. And caught in the middle of this ill-fated and bloody clash are the ordinary citizens, who want only to go about living their lives tending to their livelihoods, spending time with their families and friends, and proceed through to the rest of their existence in quiet and peace.
Download or read book Rearguard Actions written by C. L. Spear-Baigent and published by . This book was released on 1936 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Rearguard Actions A Novel written by C. L. Spear BAIGENT (pseud.) and published by . This book was released on 1936 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Retreat and Rearguard 1914 written by Jerry Murland and published by Casemate Publishers. This book was released on 2011-12-13 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The British action at Mons on 23 August 1914 was the catalyst for what became a full blown retreat over 200 blood drenched miles. This book examines eighteen of the desperate rearguard actions that occurred during the twelve days of this near rout. While those at Le Cateau and Nery are well chronicled, others such as cavalry actions at Morsain and Taillefontaine, the Connaught Rangers at Le Grand Fayt and 13 Brigades fight at Crepy-en-Valois are virtually unknown even to expert historians. We learn how in the chaos and confusion that inevitably reigned units of Gunners and other supporting arms found themselves in the front line.The work of the Royal Engineers responsible for blowing bridges over rivers and canals behind the retreating troops comes in for particular attention and praise. Likewise that of the RAMC. No less than 16 VCs were won during this historic Retreat, showing that even in the darkest hours individuals and units performed with gallantry, resourcefulness and great forbearance.The book comes alive with first hand accounts, letters, diaries, official unit records, much of which has never been published before.
Download or read book Rearguard Action written by John Romeril and published by . This book was released on 19?? with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seven scenes.
Download or read book Rearguard Action A Novel written by e. j Marsh (Novelist) and published by . This book was released on 1956 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Battle of Hubbardton written by Bruce M. Venter and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2015 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: British and German troops ran into stubborn rebel resistance at Hubbardton, Vermont on July 7, 1777. The day would ultimately turn the tide for the Patriot cause. After capturing Fort Ticonderoga, the British pursued a retreating Continental army. The American rear guard derailed the British general's plan for a quick march to Albany; the British suffered precious losses. The weakened British force ultimately surrendered at Saratoga on Octobery 17, 1777, paving the way to American independence. -- back cover.
Download or read book Minor Tactics written by Sir Cornelius Francis Clery and published by . This book was released on 1875 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book From the Volturno to the Winter Line 6 October 15 November 1943 written by United States. War Department. General Staff and published by . This book was released on 1944 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Die hards in the Great War 1914 1916 written by Everard Wyrall and published by Naval & Military Press. This book was released on 1926 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 'Die-Hards' is the nickname of the Middlesex Regiment, earned at the battle of Albuera in the Peninsular War in May 1811. The Regiment was one of five that had four regular battalions before the outbreak of war, it also had two Special Reserve battalions (5th and 6th) and four Territorial battalions, 7th to 10th. During the course of the war another thirty-nine battalions were formed making the Regiment the second largest along with the King's (Liverpool), though not all battalions survived to the end of the war; twenty-four of them went abroad, serving on the Western Front, Gallipoli, Italy, Macedonia, Mesopotamia, India, Egypt, Palestine, Gibraltar and Siberia. Losses amounted to 12,720, 81 Battle Honours and 5 VCs were awarded. The Middlesex were in it right from the start, the first soldier of the BEF to be killed was L/Cpl Parr, 4th Middlesex, on 21 August 1914, and the first officer to be killed was from the same battalion - Major W.H Abell, at Mons on 23 August. This is not a history that deals with each battalion independently, there are too many of them. The narrative describes the fortunes of the twenty-four active service battalions (with very good maps) in the various theatres of war, though mainly on the Western Front, and on every page there is, in the margin the date of the action or event being described and the battalion or battalions involved. The first volume covers 1914 to the end of 1916, and the second takes up the story from the beginning of 1917 to the armistice, including a chapter on operations in Siberia and Murmansk involving the 25th Battalion which didn't get home till September 1919. Speaking of his battalion [25th] the CO said: "One and all behaved like Englishmen - the highest eulogy that can be passed upon the conduct of men." Sentiments like that expressed today would almost get you clapped in irons! There is no Roll of Honour nor list of Honours and Awards. There is a very useful appendix listing all the active service battalions with the brigades and divisions to which they were allocated with any subsequent changes, and the theatres in which they served.
Download or read book The Official Index to The Times written by and published by . This book was released on 1916 with total page 592 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book The Embattled General written by William F. Stewart and published by McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP. This book was released on 2015-11-01 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lieutenant-General Sir Richard Turner (1871-1961) was a capable but controversial Canadian general who played a critical role in the development of the Canadian Corps up to 1917 and contributed significantly to its success thereafter. Despite his many accomplishments (including being awarded the Victoria Cross), Turner is often portrayed as a political appointee and repeated failure - representations that ignore, minimize, or misconstrue his successes as a combat commander and head of Canadian forces in England. In The Embattled General, William Stewart reveals Turner's tactical, operational, and administrative contributions to the Canadian war effort. Uniquely, Turner held senior commands in both combat arms and administration. Stewart narrates and analyzes Turner's successes and failures in the Boer War and the First World War's battles of Ypres, Festubert, St Eloi, and the Somme. He also studies Turner's career after his transfer to command Canadian forces in England in December 1916, where Turner reformed an administration in chaos. After the war, Turner post-war played a key role in the formation of the Royal Canadian Legion. Based on exhaustive research from over 1,200 volumes of material, including many previously untouched sources, The Embattled General provides a balanced and just re-evaluation of Turner, identifying his merits as well as his flaws.
Download or read book The History of the World War I written by Various Authors and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-14 with total page 968 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The History of World War I, authored by Various Authors, provides a comprehensive account of the events that shaped one of the most significant conflicts in human history. Through a collection of firsthand accounts, letters, and historical documents, this book offers readers a detailed insight into the political, social, and military aspects of World War I. The narrative style is both engaging and informative, making it a valuable resource for historians and general readers alike. The book is a seminal work in the field of military history, shedding light on the complexities of the war and its global impact. Various Authors' meticulous research and attention to detail are evident throughout the text, ensuring a thorough and accurate depiction of the period. The History of World War I serves as a crucial reference for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of this pivotal moment in world history, making it a must-read for academics, students, and history enthusiasts.
Download or read book The Australian Army at War written by Australian Army Staff and published by Merriam Press. This book was released on 1997 with total page 69 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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