Kitchener S Army And The Territorial Forces The Full Story Of A Great Achievement Classic Reprint

Author : Edgar Wallace
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2018-02-08
Category : History
ISBN : 0656125454

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Kitchener's Army and the Territorial Forces, the Full Story of a Great Achievement (Classic Reprint) by Edgar Wallace Pdf

Excerpt from Kitchener's Army and the Territorial Forces, the Full Story of a Great Achievement At the time when the British Army was mobilising in England, and when Russia had no more than men on the scene of action, Germany had concentrated forty four Army Corps, divided into nine Armies. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : Edgar Wallace
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1914
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:421998117

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Kitchener's Army and the Territorial Forces; the Full Story of a Great Achievement by Edgar Wallace Pdf

Author : Edgar 1875-1932 Wallace
Publisher : Wentworth Press
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2016-08-29
Category : History
ISBN : 1374003689

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KITCHENERS ARMY & THE TERRITOR by Edgar 1875-1932 Wallace Pdf

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Author : Peter Simkins
Publisher : Pen and Sword
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2007-08-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781473815797

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Kitchener's Army by Peter Simkins Pdf

Numbering over five million men, Britain's army in the First World War was the biggest in the country's history. Remarkably, nearly half those men who served in it were volunteers. 2,466,719 men enlisted between August 1914 and December 1915, many in response to the appeals of the Field-Marshal Lord Kitchener. How did Britain succeed in creating a mass army, almost from scratch, in the middle of a major war ? What compelled so many men to volunteer ' and what happened to them once they had taken the King's shilling ? Peter Simkins describes how Kitchener's New Armies were raised and reviews the main political, economic and social effects of the recruiting campaign. He examines the experiences and impressions of the officers and men who made up the New Armies. As well as analysing their motives for enlisting, he explores how they were fed, housed, equipped and trained before they set off for active service abroad. Drawing upon a wide variety of sources, ranging from government papers to the diaries and letters of individual soldiers, he questions long-held assumptions about the 'rush to the colours' and the nature of patriotism in 1914. The book will be of interest not only to those studying social, political and economic history, but also to general readers who wish to know more about the story of Britain's citizen soldiers in the Great War.

Author : Victor Wallace Germains
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1930
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015051391467

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The Kitchener Armies by Victor Wallace Germains Pdf

Bogen giver et indblik i "The Kitchener Armies", hvordan de blev oprettet og hvilken rolle de spillede under 1. Verdenskrig, her bl.a. om den 23. engelske infanteridivision.

Author : Peter Simkins
Publisher : Manchester University Press
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0719026385

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Kitchener's Army by Peter Simkins Pdf

Author : C. R. Ballard
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2015-07-10
Category : History
ISBN : 1331108187

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Kitchener (Classic Reprint) by C. R. Ballard Pdf

Excerpt from Kitchener From the earliest days Kitchener's life was strangely unlike that of the average British officer. No public school or cricket field, except for short periods no mess-room or garrison routine; no promotion examinations or Staff College. He was scarcely ever on parade and never attended man uvres until he became a General. His father, Colonel Kitchener, served in the 13th Light Dragoons, and for a short period before retiring had exchanged into the 9th Foot. He had a reputation for a very violent temper and some strong prejudices. The family consisted of four children (three sons and one daughter), of whom the third was Horatio Herbert, born in Ireland, June 24, 1850. In accordance with one of the Colonel's theories none of the boys went to public schools. The system of private tutors means close individual attention and, from a purely academic point of view, may be the best means of working up knowledge. The pupil was brilliant at mathematics and mechanics; a couple of years in France and Switzerland added French and German. A short time with London crammers was sufficient to pass him into Woolwich Academy, which he joined as a cadet in 1868. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works."

Author : Brigadier Colin R. Ballard
Publisher : Pickle Partners Publishing
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2015-11-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9781786255211

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Kitchener [Illustrated Edition] by Brigadier Colin R. Ballard Pdf

Includes 17 maps and the First World War Illustrations Pack – 73 battle plans and diagrams and 198 photos Field-Marshal Horatio Herbert Kitchener served in the British Army from his teenage years in the Royal Engineers to his elevation to the highest military rank forty-four years later in 1916. In this balanced biography, written by a fellow British Army officer who served in the First World War, his long career in the army and as a colonial administrator is charted in vivid detail. Kitchener came to worldwide attention in 1898 for winning the Battle of Omdurman and securing control of the Sudan, after which he was given the title “Lord Kitchener of Khartoum”; as Chief of Staff (1900–02) in the Second Boer War he played a key role in Lord Roberts’ conquest of the Boer Republics, then succeeded Roberts as commander-in-chief–ultimately winning the war against the insurgent Boers. After a quarrelsome term as Commander-in-Chief (1902–09) in India he returned to Egypt as Consul-General. In 1914, at the start of the First World War, Lord Kitchener became Secretary of State for War, a Cabinet Minister. One of the few to foresee a long war, he organised the largest volunteer army that both Britain and the world had seen, and oversaw a significant expansion of materials production to fight Germany on the Western Front. Despite having warned of the difficulty of provisioning Britain for a long war, he was blamed for the shortage of shells in the spring of 1915 – one of the events leading to the formation of a coalition government – and stripped of his control over munitions and strategy. Kitchener drowned on 5 June 1916 when HMS Hampshire sank west of the Orkney Islands, Scotland. He was making his way to Russia in order to attend negotiations but the ship struck a German mine. He was one of the 600 killed on board the ship.

Author : Ray Westlake
Publisher : Spellmount, Limited Publishers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : History
ISBN : 1862272123

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Kitchener's Army by Ray Westlake Pdf

This is a pictorial record, supported by an informative text, of the men and divisions known as Kitchener's Army in the First World War. Through the use of the copious and rare photographs, the author describes the war service of the 30 divisions, the reserve battalions, and service battalions. Many photographs are of ordinary soldiers and, through their faces, we can share the strains of war. It is an indispensable reference work for all students of the First World War.

Author : John Oakes
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2011-11-08
Category : History
ISBN : 9780752475769

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Kitchener's Lost Boys by John Oakes Pdf

In the early days of the First World War, Lord Kitchener made his famous appeal for volunteers to join the New Army. Men flocked to recruiting offices to enlist, and on some days tens of thousands of potential soldiers responded to his call. Men had to be at least eighteen years old to join up, and nineteen to serve overseas, but in the flurry of activity many younger boys came to enlist: some were only thirteen or fourteen. Many were turned away, but a lot were illegally conscripted, and as many as 250,000 underage boys found themselves fighting for King and Country in the First World War. Over half would never return home. In this groundbreaking new book, John Oakes - whose own father-in-law walked out of the Welsh valleys to join the Royal Navy at the age of fourteen - delves into the complex history of Britain's youngest Great War recruits. Focusing on the recruitment crisis of 1914, he reveals why boys joined up, what their experiences were and how they survived to endure a lifetime of memories. For those who didn't, an unknown grave awaited, and in some cases their mothers never knew what had become of their children.

Author : Hedley Le Bas
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2015-07-11
Category : History
ISBN : 1331174937

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The Lord Kitchener by Hedley Le Bas Pdf

Excerpt from The Lord Kitchener: Memorial Book The tragedy of Lord Kitchener's death was so sudden, so surrounded by tremendous and dramatic events, that it was impossible at the time to do adequate justice to his memory. This volume has therefore been prepared as a slight memorial to his life and work. It contains tributes from men who write from intimate knowledge of this great man. It contains, further, a complete pictorial record of Lord Kitchener's life, made possible by the generous permissions granted by the various illustrated newspapers and by the art publishers and photographers who have with one accord placed their most valuable pictures at our disposal free of any cost. Thanks are also due to Messrs. James Spicer & Sons, Ltd., for their helpful gift of paper. It was felt in such a volume no attempt should be made at a formal biography, as so much information which is necessary for such a work is of a confidential nature and could not now be included. That must be left to the future, but I feel sure that readers will be glad to have a complete record of all Lord Kitchener's public utterances since the beginning of the War. All the profits from the sale of this book will be paid to the Lord Kitchener National Memorial Fund. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : George H. Cassar
Publisher : Potomac Books
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : UOM:39015054091502

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Kitchener's War by George H. Cassar Pdf

A new study of one of Britain s most famous soldiers

Author : G. B. Manwaring
Publisher : Palala Press
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2018-02-22
Category : History
ISBN : 1378541111

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If We Return: Letters of a Soldier of Kitchener's Army by G. B. Manwaring Pdf

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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. 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. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : George H. Cassar
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 592 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : UOM:39015054076149

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Kitchener by George H. Cassar Pdf

Biography of Lord Kitchener detaling his distinguished career in the British Army.

Author : Henry D. Davray
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2023-07-18
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1022040243

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Lord Kitchener: His Work and His Prestige by Henry D. Davray Pdf

This book offers a comprehensive look at the life and achievements of the legendary British military commander, Lord Kitchener. It covers his early years, his time in the army, and his later career as a public figure. The book also provides insights into his personality and character, and how they influenced his leadership style. An informative and compelling portrait of one of the most iconic figures of British military history. 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. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.