Gloucester S Military Legacy
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Gloucester S Military Legacy
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Author : Christine Jordan
language : en
Publisher: Casemate Publishers
Release Date : 2017-07-03
Gloucester S Military Legacy written by Christine Jordan and has been published by Casemate Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-07-03 with History categories.
From the establishment of Gloucester as a Roman colonia, a colony of retired military veterans, the city has held a strategic position, being close to the easiest crossing over the River Severn and into Wales. The Romans began building the city's defences, including the city walls and bastions, which were further enhanced by the great warrior Aethelflaed and which would become invaluable in the Siege of Gloucester during the Civil War in 1643. These walls would be destroyed by Charles II as a punishment for the city's role in the conflict. In the twelfth century, Gloucester's first motte and bailey castle were built and used by a number of kings as a garrison to prepare attacks against the Welsh and the Irish. The formation of what would become known as 'The Glorious Glosters', in 1782, led to a number of notable military campaigns, including the battles of Alexandria, Quatre Bras, the Second Boer War, including the Siege of Ladysmith, both World Wars and the Korean War. Christine's book will take you on an historic journey, uncovering on the way the city's military legacy.
The History And Antiquities Of Gloucester
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Author : Samuel Rudder
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1781
The History And Antiquities Of Gloucester written by Samuel Rudder and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1781 with categories.
Soldiers Of Gloucestershire In 100 Objects
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Author : Chris Chatterton
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017-10-15
Soldiers Of Gloucestershire In 100 Objects written by Chris Chatterton and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-10-15 with History categories.
The story of all those from Gloucestershire who have served their country, including the history of the Glosters and their predecessor regiments. The Soldiers of Gloucester Museum in the city's historic docks contains a unique collection of objects spanning the centuries. In this book, the muesum's director has selected a hundred key objects from the collection, and describes their place in the military history of the county and country. From uniforms worn in battle against Napoleon to beautiful paintings of the Indian Raj and moving artefacts from the two World Wars, and the Glosters' famous role in Korea, the book tells the fascinating stories behind the objects, to shed a unique light on the past in this richly illustrated book. This is a perfect introduction to the proud and important history of Gloucestershire's soldiers.
Gloucester Newbury 1643
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Author : Jon Day
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Release Date : 2007-09-20
Gloucester Newbury 1643 written by Jon Day and has been published by Pen and Sword this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-09-20 with History categories.
The campaign that led to the first Battle of Newbury in 1643 represents a vital phase in the English Civil War, yet rarely has it received the attention it deserves. In this compelling and meticulously researched new study, Jon Day shows how the campaign was critical to the outcome of the war and the defeat of Charles I. The late summer 1643 was the military high tide for the king and his armies, yet within two months the opportunity had been squandered. The Royalists failed first to take the Parliamentarian stronghold of Gloucester and then to defeat the Earl of Essex's army at Newbury. If the Civil War had a tipping point, this was surely it.
Gloucester In The Great War
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Author : Derek Tait
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2016
Gloucester In The Great War written by Derek Tait and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016 with Gloucester (England) categories.
When news of the war broke out in 1914, nothing could prepare the citizens of Gloucester for the changes that would envelop their city over the next four years. The story of Gloucester in the First World War is both an interesting and intriguing one. The city played a key role in the deployment of troops to Northern Europe as well as supplying vital munitions. Local men responded keenly to recruitment drives and thousands of soldiers were billeted in the city before being sent off to fight the enemy overseas. The city also played a vital role caring for the many wounded soldiers who returned home from the front. The effect of the war on Gloucester was great. By the end of the conflict, there wasn't a family in Gloucester who hadn't lost a son, father, nephew, uncle or brother. There were tremendous celebrations in the streets as the end of the war was announced but the effects of the war lasted for years to come. This powerful account of a city that showed great courage and determination in a time of adversity ensures that Gloucester's people, who lived through the four intense years of conflict, are remembered for their immense contribution the war effort.
The History And Antiquities Of Gloucester Including The Civil And Military Affairs Of That Antient City With A Particular Account Of The Cathedral Church And All Other Public Establishments From The Earliest Period To The Present Time
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Author : Samuel Rudder
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1781
The History And Antiquities Of Gloucester Including The Civil And Military Affairs Of That Antient City With A Particular Account Of The Cathedral Church And All Other Public Establishments From The Earliest Period To The Present Time written by Samuel Rudder and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1781 with categories.
The History And Antiquities Of Gloucester
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Author : Tbd
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-02-16
The History And Antiquities Of Gloucester written by Tbd and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-02-16 with History categories.
A Gallant County
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Author : Robin Grist
language : en
Publisher: Casemate Publishers
Release Date : 2018-04-30
A Gallant County written by Robin Grist and has been published by Casemate Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-04-30 with History categories.
This book describes the campaigns fought by the Gloucestershire Regiments sixteen infantry battalions and the 1/1st RGH which saw action on all the Allied fronts. During The Great War the Gloucesters who already had more battle honors than any other regiment won another eighty-two.Over 46,000 men served in the Gloucesters and the RGH during the First World War without any member of either regiment being charged with either desertion or cowardice. Twenty-five Military Medals were won by 1st Gloucesters at Festubert on one day in April 1918, a record for a single battalion.A Gallant County captures the contrast between the fighting in the mud of the Western Front, the heat and dust of the Middle East and the horrors of Gallipoli. The author skilfully paints the picture of infantry and cavalry actions in the different theatres. 1/1st RGH were one of only two yeomanry regiments to fight from Egypt to Aleppo.The use of personal accounts and descriptions of acts of individual and collective gallantry make this a superb record of a Countys outstanding contribution to victory.
Operation Backhander
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Author : Daniel Wrinn
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021-03-25
Operation Backhander written by Daniel Wrinn and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-03-25 with categories.
Journal Of Medieval Military History
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Author : Bernard S. Bachrach
language : en
Publisher: Boydell Press
Release Date : 2002-12-05
Journal Of Medieval Military History written by Bernard S. Bachrach and has been published by Boydell Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-12-05 with History categories.
This new annual journal will publish top quality scholarly articles on topics across the full thematic and chronological ranges of the study of war in the middle ages.