The Final Whistle

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Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 075248124X
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (524 download)

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Book Synopsis The Final Whistle by : Stephen Cooper

Download or read book The Final Whistle written by Stephen Cooper and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2012-08-01 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WINNER OF THE BRITISH SPORT BOOK AWARDS - RUGBY BOOK OF THE YEAR This is the story of 15 men killed in the Great War. All played rugby for one London club; none lived to hear the final whistle. Rugby brought them together; rugby led the rush to war. They came from Britain and the Empire to fight in every theatre and service, among them a poet, playwright and perfumer. Some were decorated and died heroically; others fought and fell quietly. Together their stories paint a portrait in miniature of the entire War. The Final Whistle plays tribute to the pivotal role rugby played in the Great War by following the poignant stories of fifteen men who played for Rosslyn Park, London. They came from diverse backgrounds, with players from Australia, Ceylon, Wales and South Africa, but they were united by their love of the game and their courage in the face of war. From the mystery of a missing memorial, Cooper's meticulous research has uncovered the story of these men and captured their lives, from their vanished Edwardian youth and vigour, to the war they fought and how they died. One London club; none lived to hear the final whistle. Rugby brought them together; rugby led the rush to war. They came from Britain and the Empire to fight in every theatre and service, among them a poet, playwright and perfumer. Some were decorated and died heroically; others fought and fell quietly. Together their stories paint a portrait in miniature of the entire War. The Final Whistle plays tribute to the pivotal role rugby played in the Great War by following the poignant stories of fifteen men who played for Rosslyn Park, London. They came from diverse backgrounds, with players from Australia, Ceylon, Wales and South Africa, but they were united by their love of the game and their courage in the face of war. From the mystery of a missing memorial, Cooper's meticulous research has uncovered the story of these men and captured their lives, from their vanished Edwardian youth and vigour, to the war they fought and how they died.

The Battle of the Lys, 1918: South

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Publisher : Casemate Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1526716984
Total Pages : 291 pages
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Book Synopsis The Battle of the Lys, 1918: South by : Chris Baker

Download or read book The Battle of the Lys, 1918: South written by Chris Baker and published by Casemate Publishers. This book was released on 2018-04-30 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The German offensive in Flanders in April 1918 came close to catastrophe for the British Armies, but ultimately ended in strategic defeat for the Kaisers men. Following closely on the heels of the devastating Operation Michael attack in March on the Somme and around Arras, named as Operation Georgette, the offensive was aimed at strangling the vital railways and roads that supplied the British at Ypres.Having assembled an overwhelming numerical advantage, the Germans attacked in thick fog on 9 April 1918. They faced tired British formations that had just been relieved from the earlier battle and which were receiving replacements, mainly in the form of 18 year-old conscripts. By the days end, the Germans had succeeded in gaining a crossing of the River Lys and were well on their way to the vital railway junctions at Hazebrouck. Several British divisions were deployed to stop the advance, only to be effectively destroyed in the attempt over the next few days. Gradually, fresher British, Australian and French reserves arrived and held their ground. With disappointing results, mounting casualties and a diminishing return for their efforts, the Germans abandoned the offensive and turned their attention further south.What the British call The Battle of the Lys 1918 is a fascinating yet curiously neglected period of military history. Chris Baker examines this major battle from the strategic down to the platoon level, highlighting the key events, characters and acts of enormous bravery on both sides, both in a historical narrative and in a series of tours of the area.This volume, one of two on the battle, concentrates on the southern half of the battlefield.

Amiens 1918

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Publisher : Pen and Sword
ISBN 13 : 1526735202
Total Pages : 322 pages
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Book Synopsis Amiens 1918 by : Gregory Blaxland

Download or read book Amiens 1918 written by Gregory Blaxland and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2018-04-30 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gregory Blaxland has written a superb account of 1918, the final year of the war when the balance of advantage between the combatants changed so dramatically in a matter of weeks that summer.As the realities of the changing nature of warfare by late 1917 made the retention of static lines, no matter how sophisticated, no longer a long term viable option for the defence; and with Russia knocked out of the war, the Germans under Hindenburg and Ludendorff determined on a bold series of major offensives, the first of which was aimed at the British Fifth Army with the objective of seizing Amiens, a crucial rail head and the city that marked the boundary between the BEF and the French. Capture this and the Germans had a good chance of separating the key allied powers. Despite almost destroying Fifth Army and advancing within ten miles of Amiens, the Germans failed in their objective; they turned to a number of other hard thrusts along the line but were foiled on each occasions.Reinforced by substantial numbers of American troops, the allies launched their first, French led, counter attack on 18 July, which many considered the turning point of the 1918 campaign and, indeed the whole war. Shortly afterwards, on 8 August, the BEF (with some French support) attacked with Fourth Army before Amiens and was stunningly successful what Ludendorff described as the Black Day of the German Army. There followed a sequence of blows by all the allies along the Western Front, pushing the Germans back to the borders; with her allies collapsing and with the Imperial Navy in a state of mutiny,The book largely concentrates on the British and Dominion troops of the BEF. The first half is taken up with the attack on Amiens (and, to a lesser extent, on Arras). In the second half of the book the author provides a cohesive account of the British response in retaking the initiative from the Germans, though not failing to give allied nations their due.Besides giving a full narrative account, he also provides a useful critical commentary of the performance of armies and generals.This is a welcome reprint of an accessible account of the crucial year of the war, when on the Western Front the conflict broke free of its entrenched deadlock. Despite the extraordinary achievements of the BEF in 1918, they still remain remarkably little known and even less appreciated.

When the Lantern of Hope Burned Low.

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Publisher : Franklin Classics Trade Press
ISBN 13 : 9780344426193
Total Pages : 96 pages
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Book Synopsis When the Lantern of Hope Burned Low. by : R Wilfred Callin

Download or read book When the Lantern of Hope Burned Low. written by R Wilfred Callin and published by Franklin Classics Trade Press. This book was released on 2018-10-29 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Aisne 1918

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Publisher : Pen and Sword
ISBN 13 : 1473863627
Total Pages : 411 pages
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Book Synopsis Aisne 1918 by : David Blanchard

Download or read book Aisne 1918 written by David Blanchard and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2015-06-20 with total page 411 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This battlefield guide and history will focus mainly on the events of attack that fell on the British sector of the front between the 27th 1st June 1918, although the offensive which also befell the French forces will not be totally neglected. This area had been a French held sector since 1915 and the French had fought one of its major engagements of the war here in 1917, the ill-fated Nivelle Offensive. French monuments and cemeteries dominate the landscape. The British were also here in 1914, and they too have left reminders of their relative brief presence. However, the actions fought here early in the war tend to be found mainly to the west of the sector. The battlefield of May 1918 scales the heights of the Chemin des Dames ridge, along the Californe Plateau and descends to afforested valley of the Aisne river and canal. The retreat of the Britsh forces during the course of the first day and in following days extends further south almost to the Marne and takes in part of the Champagne region.

Life's Magic Lantern

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Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1105527379
Total Pages : 186 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (55 download)

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Book Synopsis Life's Magic Lantern by : Erich J Goller

Download or read book Life's Magic Lantern written by Erich J Goller and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012-02-01 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is Erich's sixth book, a wonderful variety of poetry about life, inspiration love, nature, dreams, faith, wisdom. fantasy, humor, lyrics, written in different poetic styles. A great read for family members all ages and a fantastic style learning book for Poets

A Bibliography of Regimental Histories of the British Army

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Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
ISBN 13 : 178150539X
Total Pages : 337 pages
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Book Synopsis A Bibliography of Regimental Histories of the British Army by : Arthur S. White

Download or read book A Bibliography of Regimental Histories of the British Army written by Arthur S. White and published by Andrews UK Limited. This book was released on 2013-02-04 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is one of the most valuable books in the armoury of the serious student of British Military history. It is a new and revised edition of Arthur White's much sought-after bibliography of regimental, battalion and other histories of all regiments and Corps that have ever existed in the British Army. This new edition includes an enlarged addendum to that given in the 1988 reprint. It is, quite simply, indispensible.

The Brides of the West Collection: Faith / June / Hope / Glory / Ruth / Patience

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Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1496414233
Total Pages : 1530 pages
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Book Synopsis The Brides of the West Collection: Faith / June / Hope / Glory / Ruth / Patience by : Lori Copeland

Download or read book The Brides of the West Collection: Faith / June / Hope / Glory / Ruth / Patience written by Lori Copeland and published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2016-01-05 with total page 1530 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection bundles the entire 6 volumes of Lori Copeland’s popular Brides of the West series together in one e-book, for a great value! #1 Faith Best-selling author Lori Copeland kicks off this historical Western series with this pleasing tale of mail-order brides set in 1872. When their pastor father dies suddenly, leaving little money, three sisters realize that they need to take drastic action to survive. Each answers a newspaper ad soliciting Christian brides. Faith goes to Texas, where her intended, a well-to-do rancher named Nicholas Shepherd, seems to be having second thoughts. While her wedding is repeatedly postponed, Faith meets a local widower and decides to teach his blind son Braille. In time, Nicholas begins to realize that he may have lost Faith to another man. #2 June Lori Copeland continues her historical romance series, Brides of the West, with book 2, June. Mail-order bride June Kallahan arrives in Seattle from Michigan to discover that her intended, Eli Messenger, the assistant to a famous evangelist named Isaac Inman, is ill. After he dies, June stays on to work at the local orphanage, where she realizes Inman is allowing the orphans to go without in order to build a showy tabernacle. A romance blooms between June and Parker Sentell, a friend of Eli’s, as they try to convince Inman of the errors of his thinking. Readers will learn the important lesson that God is ever faithful, even when we don’t understand his plan or purpose in our lives. June delivers a lighthearted, entertaining story along with strong moral values and a Christian worldview. #3 Hope The best-selling Brides of the West series continues with book 3, Hope. Federal agent Dan Sullivan shelves his retirement to infiltrate a band of payroll thieves. But he didn’t expect to meet stubborn mail-order bride Hope Kallahan, who gets kidnapped by the gang and held for ransom, or that she would be a veritable magnet for danger. As she intimidates hardened criminals into cleaning house and talks Dan into rescuing her, Dan believes God had a reason for throwing her in his path. #4 Glory A sheltered mountain girl, Glory is forced to build a life on her own after her Poppy dies. With a bagful of gold and no change of clothes, she sets out in search of a new life. Far too naive for the cold world before her, she ends up on the run from a greedy uncle who wants her gold—and who will kill her to get it. She manages to latch on to a wagonneer named Jackson and a group of teenage mail order brides. In her travels and adventures, Glory grows into a beautiful young woman with an unshakable faith—but will her faith be enough to win the heart of the handsome wagonneer? #5 Ruth The continuing story of mail-order brides in the successful Brides of the West series. Spunky, young Ruth Priggish is on the run from an 80-year-old suitor. Her only hope of eluding him is to seek help from an unwilling protector, U.S. Marshall Dylan McCall. Copeland’s readers will delight in this rollicking story of romance and danger. #6 Patience In the continuing story of mail-order brides in the successful Brides of the West series, Patience is abducted in a case of mistaken identity. But everything changes when she escapes her kidnapper and stumbles onto a gold mine. Can Patience make her fortune without losing her heart to Sheriff Jay Longer? Copeland’s readers will delight in this rollicking story of romance and danger.

Love and Hope

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Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
ISBN 13 : 1477121331
Total Pages : 278 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (771 download)

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Download or read book Love and Hope written by Arlene Jordan and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2012-06-30 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Love and Hope is an engaging true story about an incredible forty-year love affair. “Happily ever after” does not mean there are no tears. Death is sandwiched between vibrant lives. This incredible love story begins in LA when a Hollywood Jewish man meets a lustfully youthful woman. He dates the wealthy and influential, and she’s a younger Christian woman from the Midwest. This story reveals how life changes from a happenstance meeting and changes again when one of them is no longer there. It is a story of hope and renewal because of, not in spite of, tremendous sorrow. Women read romance stories because they long for passionate, life-changing love and happy endings. They are searching for romance after marriage in their ordinary life. This love story is about life after marriage, a tenderness which gives a glow to the ordinary, mundane things we all live with every day. It gives people hope that mediocre relationships do not have to be the norm. “This memoir is compelling, and as I read her love story, I experienced her joy and her pain. The ‘Helpful Suggestions’ addendum is priceless.” —Ken Rotcop, award-winning author and screenplay writer (www.pitchmart.com).

Subject Index of Modern Books Acquired

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Total Pages : 1228 pages
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Download or read book Subject Index of Modern Books Acquired written by British Library and published by . This book was released on 1922 with total page 1228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The New Methodist Hymn-book Illustrated in History and Experience

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Total Pages : 504 pages
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Northumberland and Tyneside's War

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Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN 13 : 1445669439
Total Pages : 235 pages
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Dreamer's Pool

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Publisher : Ace
ISBN 13 : 0451467000
Total Pages : 466 pages
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Book Synopsis Dreamer's Pool by : Juliet Marillier

Download or read book Dreamer's Pool written by Juliet Marillier and published by Ace. This book was released on 2015-11-03 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After escaping her wrongful imprisonment, magical healer Blackthorn, living on the fringe of a mysterious forest with a former prison mate named Grim, is called on to fulfill her pledge to assist anyone who asks for her help.

Subject Index of the Books Relating to the European War, 1914-1918

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Publisher : London : Printed by order of the Trusteeds
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (321 download)

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Book Synopsis Subject Index of the Books Relating to the European War, 1914-1918 by : British Museum. Dept. of Printed Books

Download or read book Subject Index of the Books Relating to the European War, 1914-1918 written by British Museum. Dept. of Printed Books and published by London : Printed by order of the Trusteeds. This book was released on 1922 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Hope in the Land

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Publisher : Barbour Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1634096576
Total Pages : 343 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (34 download)

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Book Synopsis Hope in the Land by : Olivia Newport

Download or read book Hope in the Land written by Olivia Newport and published by Barbour Publishing. This book was released on 2016-04-01 with total page 343 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Henry Edison turns up in Lancaster County to survey farm women about their domestic contributions during the 1930s, the last thing Amish housewife Gloria Grabill has time for is the government agent’s unending questions. Gloria’s hands are already full with a farm to run alongside her husband, a houseful of children, and an English neighbor, Minerva Swain, who has been trying Gloria’s patience for forty years. Gloria’s oldest daughter, Polly, wants nothing more than the traditional path of an Amish farmer’s wife, but everything she does seems to push Thomas Coblentz further away. While the Great Depression shadows the country in gloom, can Amish and English neighbors in Lancaster County grasp the goodness that will sustain hope?

Subject Index of the Modern Books Acquired by the British Museum in the Years ...

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Total Pages : 1232 pages
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Subject Index of the Books Relating to the European War, 1914-1918

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 212 pages
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Book Synopsis Subject Index of the Books Relating to the European War, 1914-1918 by : British Museum. Department of Printed Books

Download or read book Subject Index of the Books Relating to the European War, 1914-1918 written by British Museum. Department of Printed Books and published by . This book was released on 1922 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: