Download or read book The Boy Scouts in the Great War written by Craig Armstrong and published by Pen and Sword Military. This book was released on 2021-08-26 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Boy Scouts Association was just seven years old when war broke out in 1914. With its members brought up with a strong ethos of duty and loyalty, it was no surprise that many wanted to play the best role possible in the nation’s war effort. Many members were amongst those who rallied to the colors and enlisted in the heady days of the first weeks and months of the war. Some already belonged to either the Reserves or the Territorials and so found themselves immediately thrust into the front lines and casualty rates were high. Several of those who fought were decorated for their service, with a number even wining the Victoria Cross. On the Home Front, Boy Scouts served as messengers, printers, dispatch riders etc. in the War Office and other government offices, both locally and nationally. Scouts helped gather in the harvest, hunted for spies, aided the civil and military authorities, maintained watch during air raids, helped various wartime charities and sold old bottles to raise funds for recreational huts and ambulances for the front. Others found themselves mounting guard on the coasts and on vulnerable points such as the railway network, or aiding recruitment efforts across the country. The Boy Scout became a trusted and common sight on the streets of the country and the contribution they made was great indeed.
Download or read book Boy Scouts and the Great War written by Boy Scouts Association (Great Britain) and published by . This book was released on 1915 with total page 23 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Boy Scouts and the Great War written by and published by . This book was released on 1916 with total page 23 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Boy Scouts of America During World War I II written by Mitch Reis and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Boy Scouts on War Trails in Belgium Or Caught Between Hostile Armies written by Herbert Carter and published by . This book was released on 1916 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The adventures of the Silver Fox Patrol during WW1.
Download or read book The Boy Scouts On Belgian Battlefields written by John Henry Goldfrap and published by BoD - Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-09-12 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Boy Scouts on Belgian Battlefields" by John Henry Goldfrap is an adventurous tale that follows a group of Boy Scouts as they find themselves amidst the chaos of World War I on the Belgian battlefields. In this gripping story, the Boy Scouts, known for their resourcefulness and readiness, are called upon to serve in a time of great need. As the war rages on, they volunteer to aid in various capacities, including providing assistance to the wounded and carrying out important missions behind enemy lines. Their courage, quick thinking, and dedication to helping others are put to the test as they navigate the dangers of a war-torn landscape. The novel celebrates the spirit of service, bravery, and the values that the Boy Scouts hold dear, including preparedness and civic duty. It portrays how these young scouts rise to the occasion and make a meaningful contribution during a critical period in history. John Henry Goldfrap's storytelling immerses readers in the dramatic backdrop of World War I, offering an action-packed narrative that highlights the importance of selflessness and service to others.
Download or read book The Great War written by John Howard Morrow and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes index . bibliography, p. [333] - 347.
Download or read book The Boy Scouts of the Signal Corps written by Robert Shaler and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-10-19 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'The Boy Scouts of the Signal Corps' by Robert Shaler, readers are transported to a gripping tale of adventure and camaraderie set in the context of World War I. The book follows a group of young Boy Scouts who use their scouting skills to assist the Signal Corps in decoding secret messages and thwarting enemy plans. Shaler's narrative is imbued with a sense of patriotism and loyalty, as the young protagonists navigate through danger and challenges with bravery and resourcefulness. The book's fast-paced plot and vivid descriptions make it an engaging read for both young adults and adults alike, offering a unique blend of historical fiction and coming-of-age themes. Shaler's writing style is accessible yet compelling, drawing readers into the exciting world of the Boy Scouts and the Signal Corps during a pivotal moment in history. Robert Shaler, a former scoutmaster and military expert, brings his firsthand knowledge and passion for scouting and military history to 'The Boy Scouts of the Signal Corps'. His experiences provide depth and authenticity to the story, enriching the reader's understanding of the historical context and the significance of the Scouts' contributions during wartime. I highly recommend 'The Boy Scouts of the Signal Corps' to anyone looking for an exciting and educational read that celebrates the spirit of adventure, friendship, and service.
Download or read book Scouts Book of Heroes written by Robert Baden-Powell and published by . This book was released on 2009-07-01 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Robert Baden Powell's Scout movement was in its springtime when the Great War broke out in 1914. Emerging from the pioneering first camp on Brownsea Island in Poole Harbour, Scouting for boys soon spread like wildfire throughout the British Empire and by the time of the war, there were thousands of Scouts who flocked to join their country's colours. This anthology presents a selection of heroic deeds performed by Scouts in the conflict in suitably admiring terms. In his foreword, Baden Powell himself stresses the self-sacrifice; self-discipline and social equality of the Scouts as the key factors in their heroism. The deeds recorded here range from the famous self-sacrifice of 'Boy Jack Cornwell at Jutland - as act which won him a posthumous VC - to Piper David Laidlaw's equally brave exploit when he walked along the trench parapet during the battle lf Loos playing the pipes to encourage his comrades. Laidlaw survived the action to win another celebrated VC. This is the perfect book for all former Boy Scouts - and for anyone interested in stirring deeds performed by brave men and boys in war. It also contains lengthy details of numerous awards, from MMs to VCs and the lives of leading Scouts killed in action during the Great War.
Download or read book The Boy Scouts on Belgian Battlefields WWI Centenary Series written by Howard Payson and published by . This book was released on 2014-05-21 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Boy Scouts on Belgian Battlefields' is part of a youth fiction series by Howard Payson, a pseudonym of John Henry Goldfrap. It tells the story of the brave boy scouts outwitting the enemy during the First World War. Originally published in 1915, this is not only an entertaining read, but also gives a valuable insight into how the Great War was depicted in contemporary literature. This book is part of the World War One Centenary series; creating, collating and reprinting new and old works of poetry, fiction, autobiography and analysis. The series forms a commemorative tribute to mark the passing of one of the world's bloodiest wars, offering new perspectives on this tragic yet fascinating period of human history. Each publication also includes brand new introductory essays and a timeline to help the reader place the work in its historical context.
Download or read book Our Frontier Is the World written by Mischa Honeck and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 2018-05-15 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mischa Honeck’s Our Frontier Is the World is a provocative account of how the Boy Scouts echoed and enabled American global expansion in the twentieth century. The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) has long been a standard bearer for national identity. The core values of the organization have, since its founding in 1910, shaped what it means to be an American boy and man. As Honeck shows, those masculine values had implications that extended far beyond the borders of the United States. Writing the global back into the history of one of the country’s largest youth organizations, Our Frontier Is the World details how the BSA operated as a vehicle of empire from the Progressive Era up to the countercultural moment of the 1960s. American boys and men wearing the Scout uniform never simply hiked local trails to citizenship; they forged ties with their international peers, camped in foreign lands, and started troops on overseas military bases. Scouts traveled to Africa and even sailed to icy Antarctica, hoisting the American flag and standing as models of loyalty, obedience, and bravery. Through scouting America’s complex engagements with the world were presented as honorable and playful masculine adventures abroad. Innocent fun and earnest commitment to doing a good turn, of course, were not the whole story. Honeck argues that the good-natured Boy Scout was a ready means for soft power abroad and gentle influence where American values, and democratic capitalism, were at stake. In other instances the BSA provided a pleasant cover for imperial interventions that required coercion and violence. At Scouting’s global frontiers the stern expression of empire often lurked behind the smile of a boy.
Download or read book Boy Scout Handbook written by Boy Scouts of America and published by . This book was released on 1959 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Books on the Great War written by Frederick William Theodor Lange and published by . This book was released on 1916 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book On My Honour written by Tammy M. Proctor and published by American Philosophical Society. This book was released on 2002 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Arising in the first decades of the twentieth century, the Boy Scout and Girl Guide movements came into existence in Britain in an era of social and political unrest and were initially the center of intense controversy. Through the years, Guiding and Scouting broke down class, race, and gender distinctions and helped youth cope with an emerging mass culture and allowed boys and girls to stretch gender and generational boundaries. Using official documents, logbooks, diaries, and oral histories, Tammy Proctor explores the formation of the Scouts and Guides and their transformation during and after World War I. The interwar period marked a departure for the two organizations as they emerged as large multinational organizations that targeted not only adolesents, but also smaller children and young adults.
Download or read book My Adventures As a Spy written by Robert Baden Powell and published by AbsolutelyAmazingebooks.com. This book was released on 2022-03-23 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "I love spy stories — especially when they are true." - Barthélemy Banks, Mumm You think he was the ultimate Boy Scout, but before Robert Baden-Powell founded the Scouting Movement he was a spy. Not only did he spy for the British government, he wrote a book about those adventures -- explaining all. From the passing secret messages to using disguises, from hoodwinking the enemy to knowing whom to trust (no one). Baden-Powell tells all, and it reads like — well, like a spy novel. But it's all true.
Download or read book The Scouts Book of Hereos written by Frederick Haydn Dimmock and published by . This book was released on 1919 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Stubbs and I written by Frank Fortune and published by . This book was released on 1915 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
