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Old Soldiers Never Die

Frank Richards
Old Soldiers Never Die Book PDF

Author : Frank Richards
Publisher : Rare Treasure Editions
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2021-11-06T19:58:00Z
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781774643440

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Old Soldiers Never Die by Frank Richards Pdf

The author had enlisted in 1901 in the Royal Welsh Fusiliers and was a reservist when the First World War broke out. He rejoined his old, 2nd Battalion and landed in France with them on 11 August 1914. He went right through the war with the battalion, never missing a battle, winning the D.C.M. and M.M. Here is a typical soldier of the pre-1914 regular army, and this book is a delight, written in his own unpolished manner. Fighting, scrounging, gambling, drinking, dodging fatigues, stolidly enduring bombardment and the hardships of trench warfare, always getting his job done. This is one of the finest of all published memoirs of the Great War, truly a classic of its kind. A tribute to the army that died on the Western Front.

Old Soldiers Never Die

Geoffrey Perret
Old Soldiers Never Die Book PDF

Author : Geoffrey Perret
Publisher : Random House (NY)
Page : 720 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : UOM:39015037424325

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Old Soldiers Never Die by Geoffrey Perret Pdf

In the first cradle-to-grave biography of MacArthur in nearly 20 years, Perret reveals new information and offers fresh insights into this landmark figure of American history. From his obsessive interest in becoming the most highly decorated soldier in American history to his disastrous flirtation with presidential politics, MacArthur is revealed, warts and all. of photos.

Old Soldier Sahib

Frank Richards
Old Soldier Sahib Book PDF

Author : Frank Richards
Publisher : Parthian Books
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2016-02-25
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781910901540

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Old Soldier Sahib by Frank Richards Pdf

'...A remarkable and fascinating account...' --Phil Carradice, BBC From the author of the celebrated Great War memoir Old Soldiers Never Die, Old Soldier Sahib is Frank Richards' account of his experiences as a Royal Welch Fusilier in India and Burma at the dawn of the 20th century.

Old Soldiers Never Die

Frank Richards
Old Soldiers Never Die Book PDF

Author : Frank Richards
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2021-08-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:4064066354084

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Old Soldiers Never Die by Frank Richards Pdf

"Old Soldiers Never Die" is a captivating memoir offering a remarkable firsthand account of trench life in World War I. Follow Private Richards of the Royal Welch Fusiliers as he survives the grueling battles from Mons to Passchendaele, providing an engaging perspective on the war's human experience. A must-read for war memoir enthusiasts.

The Old Guard: Force Multiplied #1 (of 5)

Greg Rucka
The Old Guard Force Multiplied 1 of 5 Book PDF

Author : Greg Rucka
Publisher : Image Comics
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2019-12-18
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : PKEY:OCT190026

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The Old Guard: Force Multiplied #1 (of 5) by Greg Rucka Pdf

Soon to be a major motion picture starring CHARLIZE THERON and KIKI LAYNE! Andromache of Scythia and her band of soldiers are back in this second story chronicling the battles and burdens of their dubious immortality. Nile's addition to the team has given them new purpose and new direction, but when you've got 6,000 years of history at your back, the past is always ready to return with a vengeance. Written by GREG RUCKA and illustrated by the incomparable LEANDRO FERNéNDEZ, with colors by DANIELA MIWA, lettering by JODI WYNNE, and design by ERIC TRAUTMANN, the highly anticipated return of THE OLD GUARD is finally here! HOLLYWOOD NEWS! 12 Years a Slave star Chiwetel Ejiofor has signed on for the Netflix and Skydance adaptation of THE OLD GUARD, alongside co-star Charlize Theron who also produces. Harry Melling (The Ballad of Buster Scruggs), Veronica Ngo (Star Wars: The Last Jedi), KiKi Layne, Marwan Kenzari, Matthias Schoenaerts, and Luca Marinelli have all been previously announced as cast in the upcoming movie.

Old Soldiers Never Die

Margaret Mayhew
Old Soldiers Never Die Book PDF

Author : Margaret Mayhew
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Detective and mystery stories
ISBN : 0727854410

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Old Soldiers Never Die by Margaret Mayhew Pdf

Life without Laura is difficult for the Colonel, but encouraged by his friends, he moves into and renovates a cottage in Frog End, a place he and Laura had discovered many years ago. He finds it easy to slip into local society and decides that the upcoming fete will be the start of his mission as pillar of the community. But when Lady Swynford is found dead on the night of the fete, it becomes apparent that Frog End has a darker side.

Old Soldiers

David Weber
Old Soldiers Book PDF

Author : David Weber
Publisher : Baen Books
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2005-09-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781416508984

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Old Soldiers by David Weber Pdf

The sole survivors of the Dinochrome Brigade's 39th Battalion--Captain Maneka Trevor and Bolo known as Lazarus--are all that stand between a deperate, secret colony of humanity and destruction of the human race.

Duty, Honor, Country

Douglas MacArthur
Duty Honor Country Book PDF

Author : Douglas MacArthur
Publisher : Pickle Partners Publishing
Page : 27 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2018-12-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781789125375

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Duty, Honor, Country by Douglas MacArthur Pdf

The present volume, first published in 1962, consists of two distinguished speeches given by the General of the U.S. Army, Douglas MacArthur. The first address took place on April 19, 1951 and was held before a joint meeting of the two houses of United States Congress—the House of Representatives and the Senate—and took place in the Hall of the House of Representatives. This meeting followed on just one week from MacArthur’s removal from command by President Harry S. Truman. The second address was held on May 12, 1921 and was given to The Members of the Association of Graduates, U.S.M.A., The Corps of Cadets, and Distinguished Guests. It was given on the occasion of MacArthur’s acceptance of the Sylvanus Thayer Award for outstanding service to the nation, which had gone to Eisenhower the year before. The event was held at the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York.

Soldiers’ Songs and Slang of the Great War

Martin Pegler
Soldiers Songs and Slang of the Great War Book PDF

Author : Martin Pegler
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 213 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2014-08-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472809292

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Soldiers’ Songs and Slang of the Great War by Martin Pegler Pdf

A celebration of cheerful determination in the face of appalling adversity, Soldiers' Songs and Slang of the Great War reveals the bawdy and satiric sense of humour of the Tommy in the trenches. Published to coincide with the centenary of the First World War, this collection of rousing marching songs, cheering ditties, evocative sing-alongs and complete diction of soldiers' slang reveals the best of British and Allied humour of the period. Wonderfully illustrated with Punch cartoons, posters and the soldiers' own Wipers Times, this nostalgic book will not only delight but also give a real sense of daily life amidst the mud and blood of the trenches for American, Canadian, Australian and British soldiers.

The Most Dangerous Man in America

Mark Perry
The Most Dangerous Man in America Book PDF

Author : Mark Perry
Publisher : Basic Books
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2014-04-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780465080670

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The Most Dangerous Man in America by Mark Perry Pdf

At times, even his admirers seemed unsure of what to do with General Douglas MacArthur. Imperious, headstrong, and vain, MacArthur matched an undeniable military genius with a massive ego and a rebellious streak that often seemed to destine him for the dustbin of history. Yet despite his flaws, MacArthur is remembered as a brilliant commander whose combined-arms operation in the Pacific—the first in the history of warfare—secured America’s triumph in World War II and changed the course of history. In The Most Dangerous Man in America, celebrated historian Mark Perry examines how this paradox of a man overcame personal and professional challenges to lead his countrymen in their darkest hour. As Perry shows, Franklin Roosevelt and a handful of MacArthur’s subordinates made this feat possible, taming MacArthur, making him useful, and finally making him victorious. A gripping, authoritative biography of the Pacific Theater’s most celebrated and misunderstood commander, The Most Dangerous Man in America reveals the secrets of Douglas MacArthur’s success—and the incredible efforts of the men who made it possible.

Reminiscences [Illustrated Edition]

General Douglas MacArthur
Reminiscences Illustrated Edition Book PDF

Author : General Douglas MacArthur
Publisher : Pickle Partners Publishing
Page : 466 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2016-10-21
Category : History
ISBN : 9781787201828

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Reminiscences [Illustrated Edition] by General Douglas MacArthur Pdf

Written in his own hand and finished only weeks before his death, this memoir by Gen. Douglas MacArthur spans more than half a century of modern history. His vantage point at center stage during the major controversies of the twentieth century afforded him unique views of the conflicts in which he played a vital role. No soldier in recent times has been more admired—or reviled. Liberator of the Philippines, shogun of occupied Japan, victor of the battle of Inchon, the general was a national hero when suddenly relieved of his duties by President Truman in 1950. His supporters believe his genius for command and skill as a strategist stand as landmarks in military history. His critics are not so kind, calling him a gigantic ego paying homage to himself in this book. Regardless, Reminiscences is a moving final testament by one of America’s most decorated heroes, decade by decade, battlefield by battlefield. After graduation from West Point with the highest average ever achieved by a cadet, MacArthur served in Vera Cruz during the Mexican uprisings and later in World War I. His courage in the trenches and his leadership of the famous Rainbow Division won him seven Silver Stars. Appointed Supreme Commander of Allied Forces in the Pacific in World War II, he was the architect of the campaign to drive the Japanese from their strongholds at Bataan, Corregidor, and New Guinea. His account of the war is dramatically punctuated with revealing portraits of key personalities and insights into his stands on controversial issues. Richly illustrated throughout. “Douglas MacArthur’s memoirs...record an extraordinary and controversial public career of more than fifty years—as MacArthur wanted it remembered.”—Newsweek “MacArthur was praised and blamed most of the time for the wrong reasons. His Reminiscences, written in the last two years of his life, should help put him back in perspective.”—Time

Douglas MacArthur

Bernard K. Duffy,Ronald H. Carpenter
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Author : Bernard K. Duffy,Ronald H. Carpenter
Publisher : Greenwood
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1997-08-26
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : UOM:39015047075356

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Douglas MacArthur by Bernard K. Duffy,Ronald H. Carpenter Pdf

From I Shall Return to Old Soldiers Never Die, General MacArthur's phraseology invariably captured an audience's attention. The MacArthur persona may be familiar to many Americans more because of his oratory than because of his military deeds. Covering both his martial and his political oratory, this book provides a balanced, full-length study of MacArthur's oratorical accomplishments and their impact. Part I is a critical analysis of MacArthur and his speeches, while Part II contains the texts of the addresses discussed. In their analysis, the authors avoid extremes of praise or blame. The highlight of the book is its account of MacArthur's rhetoric persuading Army and Navy chiefs to undertake the Inchon landing, arguably his finest hour. When MacArthur challenged Truman, taking policy differences to Congress, his rhetoric enabled more than one congressman to see deity in the general. Duffy and Carpenter analyze well the measured cadences of that speech as well as the platitudes of the keynote speech at the 1952 Republican National Convention. If 'Old Soldiers Never Die' polished his halo, the convention address tarnished it. This book captures both the brilliant flashes and the arrogant stupidities of the man. (Quoted from the foreword by Robert P. Newman)

And We Go On

Will R. Bird,David Williams
And We Go On Book PDF

Author : Will R. Bird,David Williams
Publisher : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2014-09-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780773596191

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And We Go On by Will R. Bird,David Williams Pdf

In the autumn of 1915 Will Bird was working on a farm in Saskatchewan when the ghost of his brother Stephen, killed by German mines in France, appeared before him in uniform. Rattled, Bird rushed home to Nova Scotia and enlisted in the army to take his dead brother's place. And We Go On is a remarkable and harrowing memoir of his two years in the trenches of the Western Front, from October 1916 until the Armistice. When it first appeared in 1930, Bird's memoir was hailed by many veterans as the most authentic account of the war experience, uncompromising in its portrayal of the horror and savagery, while also honouring the bravery, camaraderie, and unexpected spirituality that flourished among the enlisted men. Written in part as a reaction to anti-war novels such as All Quiet on the Western Front, which Bird criticized for portraying the soldier as "a coarse-minded, profane creature, seeking only the solace of loose women or the courage of strong liquor," And We Go On is a nuanced response to the trauma of war, suffused with an interest in the spiritual and the paranormal not found in other war literature. Long out of print, it is a true lost classic that arguably influenced numerous works in the Canadian literary canon, including novels by Robertson Davies and Timothy Findley. In an introduction and afterword, David Williams illuminates Bird's work by placing it within the genre of Great War literature and by discussing the book's publication history and reception.

A Dictionary of Catch Phrases

Eric Partridge
A Dictionary of Catch Phrases Book PDF

Author : Eric Partridge
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2003-09-02
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781134929986

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A Dictionary of Catch Phrases by Eric Partridge Pdf

A catch phrase is a well-known, frequently-used phrase or saying that has `caught on' or become popular over along period of time. It is often witty or philosophical and this Dictionary gathers together over 7,000 such phrases.

Too Young to Die

John Boileau,Dan Black
Too Young to Die Book PDF

Author : John Boileau,Dan Black
Publisher : James Lorimer & Company
Page : 490 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2016-10-03
Category : History
ISBN : 9781459411739

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Too Young to Die by John Boileau,Dan Black Pdf

John Boileau and Dan Black tell the stories of some of the 30,000 underage youths -- some as young as fourteen -- who joined the Canadian Armed Forces in the Second World War. This is the companion volume to the authors' popular 2013 book Old Enough to Fight about boy soldiers in the First World War. Like their predecessors a generation before, these boys managed to enlist despite their youth. Most went on to face action overseas in what would become the deadliest military conflict in human history. They enlisted for a myriad of personal reasons -- ranging from the appeal of earning regular pay after the unemployment and poverty of the Depression to the desire to avenge the death of a brother or father killed overseas. Canada's boy soldiers, sailors and airmen saw themselves contributing to the war effort in a visible, meaningful way, even when that meant taking on very adult risks and dangers of combat. Meticulously researched and extensively illustrated with photographs, personal documents and specially commissioned maps, Too Young to Die provides a touching and fascinating perspective on the Canadian experience in the Second World War. Among the individuals whose stories are told: Ken Ewing, at age sixteen taken prisoner at Hong Kong and then a teenager in a Japanese prisoner of war camp Ralph Frayne, so determined to fight that he enlisted in the army, navy and Merchant Navy all before the age of seventeen Robert Boulanger, at age eighteen the youngest Canadian to die on the Dieppe beaches