Gentlemen We Will Stand And Fight
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Gentlemen We Will Stand And Fight
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Author : Antony Bird
language : en
Publisher: Crowood
Release Date : 2011-09-16
Gentlemen We Will Stand And Fight written by Antony Bird and has been published by Crowood this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-09-16 with History categories.
At Le Cateau on 26 August 1914, the commanders of the Second Corps of the British Expeditionary Force elected to fight the German First Army and, although outnumbered three to one, delivered such a smashing blow to the German invaders that the whole of the BEF was able to continue the Retreat to Compiegne without being seriously threatened. Although the British suffered 1,200 of their men and officers killed, and were forced to leave their dead and many of their wounded on the battlefield, as well as thirty-six of their field guns, they inflicted losses on von Kluck's army of nearly 9,000. Yet the architect of this feat of arms, Second Corps commander Sir Horace Smith-Dorrien, was sacked soon afterward, while First Corps commander Sir Douglas Haig, who had performed far less impressively, took command of the whole BEF. Antony Bird describes the battle, its aftermath and he examines the men, the weapons and the tactics that made this feat of arms possible.
Walking The Retreat
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Author : Terry Cudbird
language : en
Publisher: Andrews UK Limited
Release Date : 2015-01-05
Walking The Retreat written by Terry Cudbird and has been published by Andrews UK Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-01-05 with Social Science categories.
The opening month of the Great War ending in the Battle of the Marne (6-9 September 1914) was a turning point in modern history. The French and British armies were forced into a long retreat from Belgium but subsequently regrouped to mount a successful counter-attack. However, the miracle of the Marne, as it was later called, ended in the stalemate of the trenches. The failure of the Imperial German Army to achieve a decisive victory led to thirty years of hostility, warfare and destruction, which cost millions of lives. During the retreat to the Marne over a million soldiers marched 20 miles a day carrying 60-lb packs in temperatures above 30 degrees. They were often short of food and only managed short snatches of rest. They fought a series of engagements over two weeks which ended in a battle from the plains of Lorraine to the gates of Paris. This march tested them to the limits of endurance and beyond. In this book Terry Cudbird recreates the experience of the infantry during their gruelling journey. He describes his own August walk from southern Belgium to the battlefield, which followed the exact route taken by a French Lieutenant in the Fifth Army. He draws on a wide range of personal reminiscences, not only French but also British and German. He takes us back to the landscapes of Northern France in 1914 and explains how they have changed since that August one hundred years ago. He also reflects on the soldiers' origins and training, and their morale as they set out. This is not another military history but a unique evocation of the powers of endurance of ordinary soldiers. It will appeal to those interested in the history of the Great War, including readers who want to explore the route of the retreat for themselves.
Germany At War 4 Volumes
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Author : David T. Zabecki
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2014-10-28
Germany At War 4 Volumes written by David T. Zabecki and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-10-28 with History categories.
Written by experts for use by nonexperts, this monumental work probes Germany's "Genius for War" and the unmistakable pattern of tactical and operational innovation and excellence evident throughout the nation's military history. Despite having the best military forces in the world, some of the most advanced weapons available, and unparalleled tactical proficiency, Germany still lost both World Wars. This landmark, four-volume encyclopedia explores how and why that happened, at the same time examining Germany as a military power from the start of the Thirty Years' War in 1618 to the present day. Coverage includes the Federal Republic of Germany, its predecessor states, and the kingdoms and principalities that combined to form Imperial Germany in 1871. The Seven Years' War is discussed, as are the Napoleonic Wars, the Wars of German Unification (including the Franco-Prussian War), World War I, World War II, and the Cold War. In all, more than 1,000 entries illuminate battles, organizations, leaders, armies, weapons, and other aspects of war and military life. The most comprehensive overview of German military history ever to appear in English, this work will enable students and others interested in military history to better understand the sociopolitical history of Germany, the complex role conflict has played in the nation throughout its history, and why Germany continues to be an important player on the European continent.
Official Proceedings Of The Democratic National Convention
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1896
Official Proceedings Of The Democratic National Convention written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1896 with United States categories.
Spirit Part 2
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Author : Matt Greganti
language : en
Publisher: Lulu.com
Release Date : 2014-05-06
Spirit Part 2 written by Matt Greganti and has been published by Lulu.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-05-06 with Fiction categories.
Part two of the saga of the Xenophon Alliance. A fantastic mixture of science fiction and the very Word of God, Spirit is an adventurous tale of the Xenophon Alliance and their struggle against the vile and treacherous Drakonis. Vincent and his men now face an imminent attack from their enemy. They must unite against overwhelming odds while at the same time attempting to bring some old friends now turned enemies back to the side of good. Will Eden survive? Will the Alliance fall? Either way, the Heavens will never be the same.
Congressional Record
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Author : United States. Congress
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1965
Congressional Record written by United States. Congress and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1965 with Law categories.
The Congressional Record is the official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress. It is published daily when Congress is in session. The Congressional Record began publication in 1873. Debates for sessions prior to 1873 are recorded in The Debates and Proceedings in the Congress of the United States (1789-1824), the Register of Debates in Congress (1824-1837), and the Congressional Globe (1833-1873)
Official Proceedings Of The Democratic National Convention Held In 1860 At Charleston And Baltimore
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1860
Official Proceedings Of The Democratic National Convention Held In 1860 At Charleston And Baltimore written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1860 with Campaign literature categories.
Reorganization Plans 1 And 2 Of 1961
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Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1961
Reorganization Plans 1 And 2 Of 1961 written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1961 with categories.
Considers reorganization plans to reorganize SEC and FCC.
Littell S Living Age
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1846
Littell S Living Age written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1846 with Literature categories.
The Legislative Record Containing The Debates And Proceedings Of The Pennsylvania Legislature
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Author : Pennsylvania. General Assembly
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1864
The Legislative Record Containing The Debates And Proceedings Of The Pennsylvania Legislature written by Pennsylvania. General Assembly and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1864 with categories.