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Book Synopsis H. M. S Terrible and Her Naval Brigades by : George Crowe
Download or read book H. M. S Terrible and Her Naval Brigades written by George Crowe and published by . This book was released on 2013-12 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Naval Brigade of the cruiser H. M. S Terrible in the Victorian age The battles of the Nile and Trafalgar in the opening years of the 19th century demonstrated that the Royal Navy was an unbeatable international force. The lessons of that period were so well understood by the world that the British navy did not fight another major battle on the high seas until Jutland during the First World War. Britain ruled the waves for a century as the nation's imperial and colonial aspirations were fulfilled and the Royal Navy became a de facto international police force. The larger wars of the century were fought on land and demanded little of British naval resources. Naval guns and their expert gunners, however, were a valuable asset that could be deployed to significant effect almost anywhere the British Army was engaged. Naval Brigades were created and went on to see action in the Crimea, the Indian Mutiny, the Zulu War, the Boer War and towards the close of the 19th century as part of the force dispatched to China to suppress the Boxer uprising and relieve the beleaguered legations in Peking. This unique Leonaur two-in-one volume contains exciting narratives of the brigade of H. M. S. Terrible, a cruiser of the 'Powerful' class, during the Second Boer War, where it played a significant role in the relief of Ladysmith, and in China during the Boxer Rebellion. Also included is an interesting description of the initiatives which led to the building of the 'Powerful' class. Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket; our hardbacks are cloth bound and feature gold foil lettering on their spines and fabric head and tail bands.
Book Synopsis The Commission of H.M.S. "Terrible," 1898-1902 by : George Crowe
Download or read book The Commission of H.M.S. "Terrible," 1898-1902 written by George Crowe and published by . This book was released on 1903 with total page 510 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis With the Naval Brigade in Natal, 1899-1900: Journal of Active Service by : C. R. N. Burne
Download or read book With the Naval Brigade in Natal, 1899-1900: Journal of Active Service written by C. R. N. Burne and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-08-01 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "With the Naval Brigade in Natal, 1899-1900: Journal of Active Service" by C. R. N. Burne. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
Book Synopsis British Film Catalogue by : Denis Gifford
Download or read book British Film Catalogue written by Denis Gifford and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-04-01 with total page 1763 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 2001.The standard work on its subject, this resource includes every traceable British entertainment film from the inception of the "silent cinema" to the present day. Now, this new edition includes a wholly original second volume devoted to non-fiction and documentary film--an area in which the British film industry has particularly excelled. All entries throughout this third edition have been revised, and coverage has been extended through 1994.Together, these two volumes provide a unique, authoritative source of information for historians, archivists, librarians, and film scholars.
Book Synopsis Naval Brigades in the South African War, 1899-1900 by : Thomas T. Jeans
Download or read book Naval Brigades in the South African War, 1899-1900 written by Thomas T. Jeans and published by . This book was released on 1901 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis British Naval Medals by : Louis Alexander Mountbatten Marquis of Milford Haven
Download or read book British Naval Medals written by Louis Alexander Mountbatten Marquis of Milford Haven and published by . This book was released on 1919 with total page 530 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Catalogue of Title Entries of Books and Other Articles Entered in the Office of the Register of Copyrights, Library of Congress, at Washington, D.C. by : Library of Congress. Copyright Office
Download or read book Catalogue of Title Entries of Books and Other Articles Entered in the Office of the Register of Copyrights, Library of Congress, at Washington, D.C. written by Library of Congress. Copyright Office and published by . This book was released on 1902 with total page 1556 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author :The War Museum of the Boer Republics Publisher :Casemate Publishers ISBN 13 :1526734044 Total Pages :265 pages Book Rating :4.5/5 (267 download)
Book Synopsis The Anglo-Boer War in 100 Objects by : The War Museum of the Boer Republics
Download or read book The Anglo-Boer War in 100 Objects written by The War Museum of the Boer Republics and published by Casemate Publishers. This book was released on 2018-07-30 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Anglo-Boer War in 100 Objects brings the victories and the tragedies and the full extent of the human drama behind this war to life through 100 iconic artifacts.While a Mafeking siege note helps to illustrate the acute shortages caused by the siege, a spade used by a Scottish soldier at Magersfontein and the boots of a Boer soldier who died at Spion Kop tell of the severity of some of the famous battles.The book follows the course of the war but also highlights specific themes, such as British and Boer weaponry, medical services and POW camps, as well as major figures on both sides.The text is interspersed with striking historical images from the museums photographic collection. More than 200 additional objects have been included to help tell the story of a conflict that left an indelible mark on the South African landscape.
Book Synopsis With the Naval Brigade in Natal, 1899-1900 by : Charles Richard Newdigate Burne
Download or read book With the Naval Brigade in Natal, 1899-1900 written by Charles Richard Newdigate Burne and published by . This book was released on 1902 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Transvaal in War and Peace by : Neville Edwards
Download or read book The Transvaal in War and Peace written by Neville Edwards and published by London : H. Virtue. This book was released on 1900 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Naval Brigade Despatches written by and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Royal Navy written by Duncan Redford and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2014-03-27 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since 1900, the Royal Navy has seen vast changes to the way it operates. This book tells the story, not just of defeats and victories, but also of how the navy has adjusted to over 100 years of rapid technological and social change. The navy has changed almost beyond recognition since the far-reaching reforms made by Admiral Fisher at the turn of the century. Fisher radically overhauled the fleet, replacing the nineteenth-century wooden crafts with the latest in modern naval technology, including battleships (such as the iconic dreadnoughts), aircraft carriers and submarines. In World War I and World War II, the navy played a central role, especially as unrestricted submarine warfare and supply blockades became an integral part of twentieth-century combat. However it was the development of nuclear and missile technology during the Cold War era which drastically changed the face of naval warfare - today the navy can launch sea-based strikes across thousands of miles to reach targets deep inland. This book navigates the cross currents of over 100 years of British naval history. As well as operational issues, the authors also consider the symbolism attached to the navy in popular culture and the way naval personnel have been treated, looking at the changes in on-board life and service during the period, as well as the role of women in the navy. In addition to providing full coverage of the Royal Navy's wartime operations, the authors also consider the functions of the navy in periods of nominal peace - including disaster relief, diplomacy and exercises. Even in peacetime the Royal Navy had a substantial role to play. Covering the whole span of naval history from 1900 to the present, this book places the wars and battles fought by the navy within a wider context, looking at domestic politics, economic issues and international affairs. It will be essential reading for anyone interested in naval history and operations, as well as military history more generally.
Book Synopsis Letters from Ladysmith by : Edward Spiers
Download or read book Letters from Ladysmith written by Edward Spiers and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2010-11-30 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Edward Spiers, a leading authority on the Victorian British army, presents here a select edition of letters from the siege of Ladysmith (18991900) that have not been seen since their original publication in metropolitan and provincial newspapers. The 250 letters were published in different British newspapers and provide crucial insights into contemporary perceptions of the battles that preceded the siege, the onset of the siege itself, and the desperate and bloody attempts to relieve the town. Subsequent efforts to defend Ladysmith and to march to its relief became the great dramatic saga of the early phase of the AngloBoer War, providing the context for a series of dramatic battles that embarrassed the Empire and destroyed established reputations. Much has been written about the failings of the British commanders but it is clear that in no other theatre in the war were the practical difficulties so real or the stakes so high. These letters reflect vividly the feelings of junior officers and other ranks as they struggled to cope with the demands of modern warfare, These eyewitness testimonies provide first-hand commentary upon the events in Natal that shattered the pre-war confidence in Britain.
Book Synopsis Victoria Cross Heroes by : Michael Ashcroft
Download or read book Victoria Cross Heroes written by Michael Ashcroft and published by Headline. This book was released on 2012-10-25 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This ebook edition contains the full text version as per the book. Doesn't include original photographic and illustrated material. VICTORIA CROSS HEROES tells the stories of over 150 individuals whose bravery has earned them the Victoria Cross, Britain's most prestigious medal for courage in action. The book is introduced by Michael Ashcroft, who owns over ten per cent of all VCs ever awarded. He explains the history of the medal and the story of his fascination with it. The main text of the book tells the stories of both those recipients whose medals are in his collection and those whose stories featured in the television series. Each chapter covers a different conflict, from the Crimean War to Iraq.
Book Synopsis Field Gun Jack Versus The Boers by : Tony Bridgland
Download or read book Field Gun Jack Versus The Boers written by Tony Bridgland and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 1997-09-05 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: War broke out in 1899 between the British and South African settlers of Dutch descent, the Boers, or Afrikaners as they are usually called today. Despite previous clashes, the British seriously underestimated their opponents. Although dressed in battered civilian clothes and made up entirely of volunteers, Boer troops were all mounted on horses and had very up-to-date German rifles. An even more unpleasant surprise than the mounted riflemen were the Boer artillery units. They were the only Boer troops to wear uniforms, were organized on a full-time basis, and were equipped with excellent German field pieces. The British artillery soon found itself out-gunned and out-ranged. Some British officers, however, were capable of adapting to the new conditions in South Africa. Royal Naval vessels anchored off the Cape had powerful, long-range cannons. It was decided to try bringing these guns ashore and mounting them on improvised carriages for field use. Naval infantry brigades had served in some previous campaigns, and proved capable of accompanying the army as gun crews, their straw hats and naval leggings identifiable in many wartime photographs. Although they were depicted in many wartime drawings and photographs, no serious study of the naval artillery has ever been done. Tony Bridgland has spent many years researching the topic and has produced a study of the technical problems involved in this unique operation, as well as a colourful narrative of naval personnel pressed into hazardous service far from the sea.
Book Synopsis VCs The Naval VCs by : Stephen Snelling
Download or read book VCs The Naval VCs written by Stephen Snelling and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2013-11-04 with total page 463 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is a complete record of almost fifty men who won the Victoria Cross while serving in the Royal Navy during the First World War. They include the conflict’s youngest and oldest winners in operations ranging from the Atlantic to the coast of Africa, from the Straits of Otranto to the rivers of Mesopotamia. These awards were won in all manner of fighting ships, from disguised schooner to light cruiser, motor launch to submarine, and river steamer to battle cruiser. Following the established series style, The Naval VCs charts the lives and careers of the recipients and presents graphic accounts of the VC actions based on original material, much of it from eyewitness sources.
Download or read book The Royal Navy List written by and published by . This book was released on 1878 with total page 796 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
