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Berwick-Upon-Tweed in the Great War

Author : Craig Armstrong
Publisher : Pen and Sword
ISBN 13 : 147386562X
Total Pages : 235 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (738 download)

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Download or read book Berwick-Upon-Tweed in the Great War written by Craig Armstrong and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2015-11-30 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Berwick-upon-Tweed was an important garrison town and regional centre, which, as befit its history, had a strong sense of duty, reflected in its proud martial traditions.During the catastrophic years of 1914-18 many Berwick families found themselves greatly affected by the war. Large numbers of Berwick men volunteered to serve in the forces and many were killed. During the first months of war the local barracks were overwhelmed by the number of men volunteering for the King's Own Scottish Borderers, while a great many Berwick lads served with the Northumberland Fusiliers. Others were less keen to serve and this book considers some of these cases, ranging from hairdressers to farmworkers, who were brought before the military tribunal at Berwick.For many of those left behind the war was a time of worry and hardship. Others saw the business opportunities, and this book includes the telling accounts of the Berwick women who were imprisoned for running brothels, which were used by the many soldiers in the town, along with accounts of petty theft and profiteering. Berwick also suffered from wartime policies and severe shortages and these issues are meticulously analysed throughout with a view to how they affected the people of Berwick. As a port, Berwick witnessed the aftermath of the sinking of merchant vessels and the people of the town were keenly aware of the sacrifices being made. They went to great efforts to provide support for those fighting the war, despite the shortages they themselves were suffering from. These efforts are explained in the book, which is a testimony to the bravery, self-sacrifice and determination of the people of Berwick during the Great War.

Berwick-Upon-Tweed for 'King and Country'

Author : Harry Scott
Publisher : Createspace Independent Pub
ISBN 13 : 9781494363437
Total Pages : 248 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (634 download)

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Download or read book Berwick-Upon-Tweed for 'King and Country' written by Harry Scott and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2014-06-26 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Berwick-upon-Tweed – For King and Country', is a fascinating story about the lives of the people of a typical English coastal town during World War 1, 'The Great War'. The book describes the mood of patriotism which swept through all levels of society at the beginning of the war and includes sketches widely published encouraging men to join the military. The book describes the feeling of optimism among the people that the war would be over quickly, only for them to witness the ever growing casualty lists as the war dragged on and the men from Berwick gave their all for 'King and Country'. It also decribes the dangers caused by armed soldiers mixing with the civilian population.The book contains letters from Berwick's soldiers fighting at 'The Front', with stories of their heroism, as well as their suffering as they lay wounded on the battlefield or in military hospitals. There are photographs of many young men from Berwick who went off to war never to return, and prisoners of war tell of the cruel and inhumane treatment they suffered at the hands of their German captors.One man who captured the mood of Berwick and progress of the war as it wore along its bloody path was Thomas Grey, “The Footplate Poet”. Despite receiving national recognition for his work, Thomas is a forgotten poet of Berwick, but during his research Harry Scott discovered several of his wartime poems which are reproduced in this book. James Walker from Berwick, a noted authority and author of several pictorial books on the history of Berwick, has written a very moving and thought provoking foreword to the book.

Rugbeians in the Great War

Author : Daniel J. McLean
Publisher : Pen and Sword Military
ISBN 13 : 1526742861
Total Pages : 327 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (267 download)

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Download or read book Rugbeians in the Great War written by Daniel J. McLean and published by Pen and Sword Military. This book was released on 2020-02-08 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The courage and sacrifices during World War I of the students who attended the influential boarding school best known for the sport that bears its name. Few schools can claim to have had such a deep and diverse effect on British history as Rugby. Its influence on the sporting field is well-known, but this book examines the roles played by Rugbeians in many different spheres during the Great War. Politicians and academics, Olympians and artists all left their ordinary lives to fight for their country and it was their school which bound them together. Some such as Ernest Swinton, inventor of the tank, and Maurice Hankey, Cabinet Secretary, had direct influence on the shaping of the conflict, whereas others such as Duncan Mackinnon (Olympic gold medal-winning rower) and the Cawley brothers (both Members of Parliament) are remembered primarily for their pre-war achievements. Until now there has never been a volume which traces the extent of Rugby’s influence, but this book showcases the extraordinary range of individuals from the school who left their mark on the war and the world at large. “I would say that the author has gone to great concentration and written an excellent and very detailed book. There is no other thing to do but to recommend this book, a really excellent book.” —The UK Historian

Dumfriesshire in the Great War

Author : Timothy McCracken
Publisher : Pen and Sword
ISBN 13 : 1473823072
Total Pages : 114 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (738 download)

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Download or read book Dumfriesshire in the Great War written by Timothy McCracken and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2015-02-28 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Dumfriesshire, the most striking change during the Great War was to occur around Gretna. Here the largest cordite factory in the UK was established, work commencing on the factory in 1915, with completion in 1916.??Throughout the region the impact of the First World War was felt greatly by the local communities, which were decimated by the losses suffered during the conflict. The huge influx of workers to H.M. Factory Gretna disrupted areas of daily life and caused an increase in crime. The population of Dumfriesshire supported those who directly suffered as a result of the war, in a number of ways, including the production of wound dressings, the provision of auxiliary hospitals and fundraising efforts to provide support to refugees.??Thematic chapters, considering aspects such as recruitment, voluntary medical service and commemoration, illustrate experiences of the Dumfriesshire population, shaped by the First World War.??The book contributes to wider understanding of the impact of the First World War, particularly in rural areas, and as such will be of relevance to readers with an interest in cultural and social history.

Military Service Tribunals and Boards in the Great War

Author : David Littlewood
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1315464470
Total Pages : 266 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (154 download)

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Download or read book Military Service Tribunals and Boards in the Great War written by David Littlewood and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-11-15 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While a plethora of studies have discussed why so many men decided to volunteer for the army during the Great War, the experiences of those who were called up under conscription have received relatively little scrutiny. Even when the implementation of the respective Military Service Acts has been investigated, scholars have usually focused on only the distinct minority of those eligible who expressed conscientious objections. It is rare to see equal significance placed on the fact that substantial numbers of men appealed, or were appealed for, on the grounds that their domestic, business, or occupational circumstances meant they should not be expected to serve. David Littlewood analyses the processes undergone by these men, and the workings of the bodies charged with assessing their cases, through a sustained transnational comparison of the British and New Zealand contexts.

Great War Britain Leeds: Remembering 1914-18

Author : Lucy Moore
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 075096667X
Total Pages : 145 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (59 download)

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Download or read book Great War Britain Leeds: Remembering 1914-18 written by Lucy Moore and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2015-11-02 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The First World War claimed over 995,000 British lives, and its legacy continues to be remembered today. Great War Britain Leeds offers an intimate portrayal of the city and its people living in the shadow of the 'war to end all wars'. It describes the local reaction to the outbreak of war, the experience of individuals who enlisted, the changing face of industry and related unrest, the work of the many hospitals in the area, the effect of the conflict on children, the women who defied convention to play a vital role on the home front, and how the city and its people coped with the transition to life in peacetime once more. The Great War story of Leeds is told through the voices of those who were there and is vividly illustrated with images from the archives of Leeds Museums & Galleries

The Role of Birds in World War One

Author : Nicholas Milton
Publisher : Pen and Sword History
ISBN 13 : 1399070592
Total Pages : 266 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (99 download)

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Download or read book The Role of Birds in World War One written by Nicholas Milton and published by Pen and Sword History. This book was released on 2023-02-16 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The British Expeditionary Force sent to France in the late summer of 1914 has been referred to as ‘The Best British Army Ever Sent to War’ as it was one of the most highly trained and disciplined forces in the world. It was also the ‘Best Birdwatching Army Ever Sent to War’ for among its ranks were hundreds of both amateur and professional ornithologists. When not fighting many soldiers turned to birdwatching as a way of wiling away the long hours spent on guard duty or watching over ‘no man's land’. As a result, the hobby ranked as one of the most popular past-times for soldiers at the front, on a par with smoking, writing, games, gambling, sport and shooting rats. The list of birds seen by soldiers serving in all the theatres of war was truly impressive ranging from the common like sparrows, skylarks and swallows to the exotic like golden orioles, hoopoes and bee-eaters. It was not just at the battle front that birds found themselves in the firing line but also on the home front. Birds provided inspiration for politicians, poets and painters who carried on despite the terrible conflict raging all around them. For the Foreign Secretary Edward Grey, who worked tirelessly to preserve peace but ended up convincing the House of Commons to go to war, birds were his hinterland. But as well as declaring war on Germany on 4 August 1914 the government also declared war on the humble house sparrow, farmers falsely accusing it of destroying Britain’s dwindling wheat and oat supplies. When the guns finally fell silent on the 11 November 1918 and the Great War came to an ignoble end, a generation of birdwatchers lay dead. Among them were scientists, researchers, lords, librarians, artists, authors, professors, poets, lawyers, surgeons and explorers, many barely having entered manhood. If they had lived the science of ornithology and the hobby of birdwatching would have undoubtedly been much the richer. A selection of them is included in the Ornithological Roll of honor at the back of this book.

Berwick-upon-Tweed

Author : John Scott
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781436787604
Total Pages : 552 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (876 download)

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Download or read book Berwick-upon-Tweed written by John Scott and published by . This book was released on 2008-06-01 with total page 552 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

Berwick-upon-Tweed

Author : John Scott (of Berwick-upon-Tweed.)
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 566 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (334 download)

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Download or read book Berwick-upon-Tweed written by John Scott (of Berwick-upon-Tweed.) and published by . This book was released on 1888 with total page 566 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Boy Scouts in the Great War

Author : Craig Armstrong
Publisher : Pen and Sword Military
ISBN 13 : 1526723255
Total Pages : 198 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (267 download)

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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.

Lloyd's Who's who in the Great War

Author : Gladys LLoyd
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 134 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (7 download)

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Download or read book Lloyd's Who's who in the Great War written by Gladys LLoyd and published by . This book was released on 1914 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Soldier's War

Author : Richard van Emden
Publisher : A&C Black
ISBN 13 : 1408801639
Total Pages : 515 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (88 download)

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Download or read book The Soldier's War written by Richard van Emden and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2010-11-01 with total page 515 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: November 2008 sees the 90th anniversary of the end of the Great War, 'the war to end all wars' that still haunts and fascinates in equal measure. Richard van Emden's new book tells that story as never before through the words and pictures of the men who were there. The Soldier's War includes incredible never-published-before letters and photographs to reveal the true stories of a lost generation. The Soldier's War traces the war chronologically, taking stories from each year of the fighting and following the British Tommy through devastating battles and trench warfare to the armistice in 1918. The book also reflects on other lesser-known and more personal aspects of the war, such as the work of stretcher-bearers, army chaplains, and burial parties. Each chapter will begin with an exploration of the soldiers' post-war attitudes to an emotive and controversial aspects of the conflict. What were their attitudes towards the enemy? What did the troops at the front line really think about their generals? Did they remember their time in the war with any fondness? Central to The Soldier's War are the original and as-yet-unseen photographs that punctuate the narrative. Many soldiers carried lightweight VPK cameras (Vest Pocket Kodaks) and used them (illegally) to photograph the war as it unfolded. Between seventy-five and a hundred remarkable images will for the first time show trench-warfare as it really happened.

Victoria Crosses on the Western Front – Battles of the Hindenburg Line - St Quentin, Beaurevoir, Cambrai 1918 and the Pursuit to the Selle

Author : Paul Oldfield
Publisher : Pen and Sword Military
ISBN 13 : 1526735784
Total Pages : 466 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (267 download)

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Download or read book Victoria Crosses on the Western Front – Battles of the Hindenburg Line - St Quentin, Beaurevoir, Cambrai 1918 and the Pursuit to the Selle written by Paul Oldfield and published by Pen and Sword Military. This book was released on 2024-04-30 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the past, while visiting the First World War battlefields, the author often wondered where the various Victoria Cross actions took place. He resolved to find out. In 1988, in the midst of his army career, research for this book commenced and over the years numerous sources have been consulted. Victoria Crosses on the Western Front: Battles of the Hindenburg Line - St Quentin, Beaurevoir, Cambrai 1918 and the Pursuit to the Selle is designed for the battlefield visitor as much as the armchair reader. A thorough account of each VC action is set within the wider strategic and tactical context. Detailed sketch maps show the area today, together with the battle-lines and movements of the combatants. It will allow visitors to stand upon the spot, or very close to, where each VC was won. Photographs of the battle sites richly illustrate the accounts. There is also a comprehensive biography for each recipient, covering every aspect of their lives warts and all parents and siblings, education, civilian employment, military career, wife and children, death and burial/commemoration. A host of other information, much of it published for the first time, reveals some fascinating characters, with numerous links to many famous people and events.

Mediaeval History

Author : George Thomas Stokes
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 266 pages
Book Rating : 4.B/5 (1 download)

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Download or read book Mediaeval History written by George Thomas Stokes and published by . This book was released on 1887 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

North Northumberland at War, 1939–45

Author : Craig Armstrong
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1473867444
Total Pages : 307 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (738 download)

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Download or read book North Northumberland at War, 1939–45 written by Craig Armstrong and published by Casemate Publishers. This book was released on 2017-05-31 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1939, North Northumberland shared a proud tradition of military service with its wider region and this was reflected in the huge numbers of men and women from the area who came forward for service in the military or in roles such as the Home Guard, ARP services or nursing.This part of Northumberland was a key recruitment centre for the local county regiment, the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers, with men from the area being heavily involved in the fighting during the blitzkrieg of France and the Low Countries, the miracle of Dunkirk, as well as many more battles. Yet, to the dismay of many, an entire territorial battalion was taken prisoner at Singapore.This district was also vital as a training area, with the wide and relatively uncluttered skies being widely used for the training of aircrew, one airfield played a key role in the build up to D-Day.In addition to combat and training, this area was also rich with fertile land and so played a crucial role in the war effort as it supplied food to its own communities and wider Britain.Many communities in the area welcomed evacuees from urban Tyneside whilst also welcoming servicemen (especially from the RAF) into their homes. Others saw the business opportunities and this book includes accounts of the struggle that many families faced in coping with rising wartime prices, longer working hours and endless worry.Despite the hardships the people of North Northumberland undertook, they all bundled together, and continued to provide incredible charitable support right up until the end of the war in addition to their normal efforts.They managed to maintain their morale throughout the majority of the war despite rationing, blackout and wartime restrictions.North Northumberland at War 1939-1945 poignantly commemorates the efforts and achievements of Northumberlands northern communities: farmers, fighters, families divided, all surviving astounding feats.

Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery

Author : Paul Chapman
Publisher : Pen and Sword
ISBN 13 : 1473850967
Total Pages : 334 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (738 download)

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Download or read book Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery written by Paul Chapman and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2016-06-19 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a comprehensive and highly emotive volume, borne of years of intensive research and many trips to the battlefields of the Great War. It seeks to humanise the Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, to offer the reader a chance to engage with the personal stories of the soldiers whose names have been chiseled there in stone. Poignant stories of camaraderie, tragic twists of fate and noble sacrifice have been collated in an attempt to bring home the reality of war and the true extent of its tragic cost. It is hoped that visitors to the battlefields, whether their relatives are listed within or not, will find their experience enriched by having access to this treasure trove of stories.

A Subject Bibliography of the First World War

Author : A. G. S. Enser
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 440 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Subject Bibliography of the First World War written by A. G. S. Enser and published by Routledge. This book was released on 1990 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a bibliography of books published in English between 1914 and 1987, on the First World War. There are approximately 6800 entries, indexed by author or title, listed under 350 subject headings. The subject headings range, in alphabetical order, from addresses and speeches to Zimmerman. Each entry gives bibliographical details where possible, any changes in title between United Kingdom and United States of America editions and cross-references to other relevant subject headings. For quick reference there is an index of authors and an index of subject headings. While this bibliography aims to be a reference work for the scholar and researcher, it is also intended to be for more general use.