8th Battalion The Durham Light Infantry 1939 1945

Author : Major P.J. Lewis,Major I.R. English
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
Page : 345 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2011-12-23
Category : History
ISBN : 9781781515372

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8th Battalion The Durham Light Infantry 1939–1945 by Major P.J. Lewis,Major I.R. English Pdf

Few regiments in the British army played such a prominent and widespread part in the Second World War as the Durham Light Infantry. This is the full official account of the 8th battalion of the regiment's role in the conflict in which the DLI in general, and the 8th battalion in particular, more than upheld its long and proud traditions : in the words of the foreword to this book by Lt.Gen. Sir Brian Horrocks, who had the 8th DLI under his command both in North Africa and in Europe : ‘'Every man that served in this great battalion can say to himself with pride, “I did more than my share to win the war”’. The 8th DLI were part of the BEF sent to France in 1939. As such they withstood the onslaught of the German Blitzkrieg in May 1940, taking part in the British counter-strike at Arras and the retreat to Dunkirk. They were soon in action again, this time at Gazala in North Africa where they were again attacked by German forces under Rommel. The 8th DLI formed part of the victorious offensive at El Alamein and fought through to the dour slogging match to break the Mareth Line. Subsequently, they took part in the invasion of Sicily; D-Day, and the battles of Gheel and Nijmegen in Holland. This book, as Horrocks says is a ‘First class battalion history’ written by two former battalion officers. It comes complete with appendices listing Rolls of honour and awards, along with some 20 photographs and fourteen maps.

Author : P. J. Lewis
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:847929402

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8th Battalion the Durham Light Infantry 1939-1945 by P. J. Lewis Pdf

Author : David Rissik
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
Page : 393 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2012-09-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9781781515358

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The D.L.I. at War by David Rissik Pdf

The Durham Light Infantry is not only one of the British army's proudest and most distinguised units - it is also one of the best recorded. This book is one among several published by the Naval and Military Press chronicling the DLI's many battle exploits, and it tells the regiment's story during the Second World War. The history comes complete with a foreword by Field-Marshal Montgomery who often found himself commanding the DLI in many fields, from Alamein to Germany via Sicily, Normandy and Holland. Monty writes: ‘It is a magnificent Regiment, steady as a rock in battle and absolutely reliable on all occasions'. This book tells the full and thrilling story of the regiment's many battle honours, which include Arras and Dunkirk in France in 1940; the western desert, Tobruk and Malta; Tunis, Sicily, Italy and Greece; the Arakan and Kohima in Burma; Normandy, the Low Countries and Germany in 1944-45. The book has 20 maps, 32 photographs and an index.

Author : David Rissik
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2004-07-01
Category : History
ISBN : 1845741447

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D.l.i. at War: the History of the Durham Light Infantry 1939-1945 by David Rissik Pdf

The Durham Light Infantry is not only one of the British army s proudest and most distinguised units - it is also one of the best recorded. This book is one among several published by the Naval and Military Press chronicling the DLI s many battle exploits, and it tells the regiment s story during the Second World War. The historycomes complete with a foreword by Field-Marshal Montgomery who often found himself commanding the DLI in many fields, from Alamein to Germany via Sicily, Normandy and Holland. Monty writes: It is a magnificent Regiment, steady as a rock in battle and absolutely reliable on all occasions . This book tells the full and thrilling story of the regiment s many battle honours, which include Arras and Dunkirk in France in 1940; the western desert, Tobruk and Malta; Tunis, Sicily, Italy and Greece; the Arakan and Kohima in Burma; Normandy, the Low Countries and Germany in 1944-45. The book has 20 maps, 32 photographs and an index.

Author : Peter Hart
Publisher : Leo Cooper Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : World War, 1939-1945
ISBN : 0850526906

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The Heat of the Battle by Peter Hart Pdf

This third volume in the Leo Cooper Regimental Actions series follows 16 DLI as they slogged their way through Italy during the Second World War. After landing at Salerno in September 1943 they fought their way relentlessly across the ridges and rivers that criss-crossed Italy facing some of the finest troops in the German army.

Author : John Sheen
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2006-06-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781844154951

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Durham Pals by John Sheen Pdf

'Durham Pals' is a well-illustrated record of Great War service from 1914-1918. The Durhams were the largest regiment in the British army, and this book covers the war on the Western front including the Somme, as well as Italy.

Author : Ralph Bignell Ainsworth
Publisher : The Floating Press
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2014-05-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781776533459

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The Story of the 6th Battalion, the Durham Light Infantry by Ralph Bignell Ainsworth Pdf

Military history buffs will appreciate this detailed account of the Durham Light Infantry, a prominent regiment of the British Army that fought bravely in every major battle in World War I. Focusing specifically on the DLI's activities in France, it presents a detailed reckoning of the regiment's movements, tactics, defeats, and triumphs.

Author : The Hon. W.L. Vane
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2012-02-24
Category : History
ISBN : 9781781515419

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Durham Light Infantry: The United Red and White Rose by The Hon. W.L. Vane Pdf

This is a full history of the pre-Great War exploits of one of the proudest regiments in the British army - the Durham Light Infantry. Published, ironically, in 1914, and written by a former battalion Commander in the regiment, the history traces the DLI's story from its origins in the mid-18th century as the 68th Light Infantry, through its service in the West Indies, the Walcheren expedition and the Peninsular War, the Crimea, and India through to its emergence as the modern Durham Light Infantry in the 1880s. In these wars and campaigns the DLI's battle honours included Salamanca, Vittoria, the Nivelle, and Orthez (Peninsular War); the Alma, Balaclava, Inkerman and Sebastopol (Crimea); as well as the Maori Wars of New Zealand and the relief of Ladysmith in the Boer War. The history is illustrated by ten pictures showing regimental insignia and uniforms, memorials and early commanders. In addition there are twelve appendices covering rolls of officers, lists of colonels, regimental music, freemasonry and and sporting awards and achievements.

Author : Richard B. Ainsworth
Publisher : Naval & Military Press
Page : 62 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2015-05-20
Category : History
ISBN : 178331186X

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The Story of the 6th Battalion the Durham Light Infantry 1915-1918 by Richard B. Ainsworth Pdf

The 6th Battalion of the DLI was formed in the Boer War, serving in South Africa from 1900-02. In the first year of the Great War the battalion raised enough volunteers to form first and second line battalions, and to start a third one. The 1/6th Battalion suffered heavy casualties at the second battle of Ypres in April 1915 (the 1/8th alone lost 19 officers and 574 other ranks) - that they were forced to amalgamate, becoming the 6/8th Battalion. The 2/6th Battalion was formed in September 1914 and was employed in home defence duties as part of the 190th (2nd Durham Light Infantry) Brigade of the 63rd (2nd Northumbrian) Division. Reassigned, it landed in France on 6 May 1918 as the Garrison Guards Battalion, part of the 177th Brigade of the 59th (2nd North Midland) Division. It dropped 'Garrison Guard' by 16th July and entered the line on the 15th, fighting in the autumn during the 100 days offensive. Appendices show Officers killed or died and Decorations.

Author : Arthur S. White
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2013-02-04
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781781505397

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A Bibliography of Regimental Histories of the British Army by Arthur S. White Pdf

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.

Author : John Sheen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2016-06-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 147389199X

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Durham Pals by John Sheen Pdf

Author : Clive Dunn
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
Page : 397 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2015-09-30
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781473871731

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The Fighting Pioneers by Clive Dunn Pdf

Story of the 7th Battalion Durham Light Infantry. With the creation of the Territorial Force in 1908 the battalion was re-designated as the 7th Battalion. It went to France in April 1915 with the rest of the Northumbrian Division seeing action almost immediately at the Second battle of Ypres. In November 1915 the battalion was picked to become the divisional pioneers. The 1/7 Battalion suffered 600 fatalities. In 1920 when the Territorial Army was reformed it was re-raised in its original role as infantry. The story concludes on 10 December 1936 when the 7th Battalion Durham Light Infantry became the 47th (Durham Light Infantry) A.A. Battalion R.E. (T.A.), whose personnel went on to serve in the Second World War.

Author : John Buckley
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 548 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2013-10-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9780300160352

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Monty's Men by John Buckley Pdf

Historian John Buckley offers a radical reappraisal of Great Britain’s fighting forces during World War Two, challenging the common belief that the British Army was no match for the forces of Hitler’s Germany. Following Britain’s military commanders and troops across the battlefields of Europe, from D-Day to VE-Day, from the Normandy beaches to Arnhem and the Rhine, and, ultimately, to the Baltic, Buckley’s provocative history demonstrates that the British Army was more than a match for the vaunted Nazi war machine.div /DIVdivThis fascinating revisionist study of the campaign to liberate Northern Europe in the war’s final years features a large cast of colorful unknowns and grand historical personages alike, including Field Marshal Sir Bernard Montgomery and the prime minister, Sir Winston Churchill. By integrating detailed military history with personal accounts, it evokes the vivid reality of men at war while putting long-held misconceptions finally to rest./DIV

Author : Allan Converse
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 367 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2011-03-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9780521194808

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Armies of Empire by Allan Converse Pdf

This book uniquely reflects upon the experience of two divisions from different armies in WWII.

Author : Hugh Sebag-Montefiore
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 720 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2007-05-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9780141906164

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Dunkirk by Hugh Sebag-Montefiore Pdf

* * * Special 75th Anniversary Edition * * * Hugh Sebag-Montefiore's Dunkirk: Fight to the Last Man tells the story of the rescue in May 1940 of British soldiers fleeing capture and defeat by the Nazis at Dunkirk. Dunkirk was not just about what happened at sea and on the beaches. The evacuation would never have succeeded had it not been for the tenacity of the British soldiers who stayed behind to ensure they got away. Men like Sergeant Major Gus Jennings who died smothering a German stick bomb in the church at Esquelbecq in an effort to save his comrades, and Captain Marcus Ervine-Andrews VC who single-handedly held back a German attack on the Dunkirk perimeter thereby allowing the British line to form up behind him. Told to stand and fight to the last man, these brave few battalions fought in whatever manner they could to buy precious time for the evacuation. Outnumbered and outgunned, they launched spectacular and heroic attacks time and again, despite ferocious fighting and the knowledge that for many only capture or death would end their struggle. 'A searing story . . . both meticulous military history and a deeply moving testimony to the extraordinary personal bravery of individual soldiers' Tim Gardam, The Times 'Sebag-Montefiore tells [the story] with gusto, a remarkable attention to detail and an inexhaustible appetite for tracking down the evidence' Richard Ovary, Telegraph Hugh Sebag-Montefiore was a barrister before becoming a journalist and then an author. He wrote the best-selling Enigma: The Battle for the Code. One of his ancestors was evacuated from Dunkirk.