Sunderland In The Great War

Author : Clive Dunn,Gillian Dunn
Publisher : Pen and Sword
Page : 167 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2014-11-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781473846470

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Sunderland in the Great War by Clive Dunn,Gillian Dunn Pdf

Looks at how the Great War affected Wearsiders from the initial enthusiasm for sorting out the German Kaiser in time for Christmas 1914, to the gradual realization of the enormity of human sacrifice the families of Sunderland were committed to as the war stretched out over the next four years including local Zeppelin attacks and experiences of those fighting for the DLI and other regiments. The Great War affected everyone. At home there were wounded soldiers in military hospitals, refugees from Belgium and later on German prisoners of war. There were food and fuel shortages and disruption to schooling. The role of women changed dramatically and they undertook a variety of work undreamed of in peacetime. Meanwhile, men serving in the armed forces were scattered far and wide. Extracts from contemporary letters reveal their heroism and give insights into what it was like under battle conditions.

Author : Clive Dunn,Gillian Dunn
Publisher : Pen and Sword
Page : 113 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2014-11-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781783462865

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Sunderland in the Great War by Clive Dunn,Gillian Dunn Pdf

Looks at how the Great War affected Wearsiders from the initial enthusiasm for sorting out the German Kaiser in time for Christmas 1914, to the gradual realization of the enormity of human sacrifice the families of Sunderland were committed to as the war stretched out over the next four years Ð including local Zeppelin attacks and experiences of those fighting for the DLI and other regiments. ??The Great War affected everyone. At home there were wounded soldiers in military hospitals, refugees from Belgium and later on German prisoners of war. There were food and fuel shortages and disruption to schooling. The role of women changed dramatically and they undertook a variety of work undreamed of in peacetime. Meanwhile, men serving in the armed forces were scattered far and wide. Extracts from contemporary letters reveal their heroism and give insights into what it was like under battle conditions.

Author : Peter Liddle
Publisher : Pen and Sword
Page : 729 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2018-06-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781473891630

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Britain and Victory in the Great War by Peter Liddle Pdf

How can we begin to make sense of the Great War now that over 100 years have passed since it ended with the defeat of Germany, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman empire and Bulgaria, and the collapse of Tsarist Russia? The conflict had such a profound influence on world history that is it difficult to reconcile the different perspectives and draw clear conclusions. That is why this thought-provoking collection of original essays on the outcome of the war and its aftermath is of such value.It completes the trilogy of ground-breaking volumes conceived and edited by Peter Liddle which presents the latest scholarly thinking about the Great War from an international perspective. The first two volumes Britain Goes to War and Britain and the Widening War made this stimulating new writing accessible to a broad readership and this final volume has the same aim.A group of over twenty expert contributors reconsider the military reasons for the outcome of the fighting and look at the consequences for the principal nations involved. They explore the way the war and the peace settlement shaped the twentieth century and had an enduring impact within Europe and beyond.

Author : Jon Lake
Publisher : Osprey Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2000-08-25
Category : History
ISBN : 1841760242

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Sunderland Squadrons of World War 2 by Jon Lake Pdf

The elegant Sunderland was the RAF's staple maritime patrol aircraft throughout World War II (1939-1945). Crucial in the Battle of the Atlantic, the Sunderland was instrumental in defeating the U-Boat menace which threatened to starve the UK into submission. Nicknamed the Flying Porcupine due to its heavy armoury of 14 guns, the Sunderland proved an immediate success in battle. Aside from its worldwide use with the RAF, it saw action with the RAAF, RNZAF and RCAF. This is the first book devoted to the Sunderland's WW2 service to be published in over a decade.

Author : Len Gibson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 109 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : World War, 1939-1945
ISBN : 1870268385

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A Wearside Lad in World War II by Len Gibson Pdf

Author : Trevor Thorne
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2013*
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0993333400

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Sunderland and the First World War by Trevor Thorne Pdf

Author : Robert Woodhouse
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2015-02-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9780750963244

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Sunderland in 100 Dates by Robert Woodhouse Pdf

Experience 100 key dates that shaped Sunderland's history, highlighted its people's genius (or silliness) and embraced the unexpected. Featuring an amazing mix of social, criminal and sporting events, this book reveals a past that will fascinate, delight and even shock both residents and visitors of the city.

Author : HENDRIE ANDREW
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2022-04-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1399014544

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Short Sunderland by HENDRIE ANDREW Pdf

Author : Keith Gregson
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2013-07-30
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781780924168

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Australia in Sunderland by Keith Gregson Pdf

On the 9th August 2013 the Australian cricket team will step onto the Emirates Durham International Cricket Ground for a history making Ashes Test - the first ever on Durham soil. However there is a already a solid historical link between Australia and the county and nowhere is this more obvious than in ten matches arranged between Australia and a variety of sides in Sunderland between 1878 and 1977. Sports historian and archivist Keith Gregson has unearthed some remarkable documents and photographs in order to tell the tale of these games as part of the celebrations for this ground-breaking sporting event.

Author : Craig Armstrong
Publisher : Pen and Sword Military
Page : 131 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2020-08-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9781473891272

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Sunderland at War 1939–45 by Craig Armstrong Pdf

This local history explores the wartime contributions and sacrifices of a strategically significant English port town during WWII. Located on the River Wear, Sunderland was a vital hub for shipbuilding and coal exportation. During the Second World War, these important attributes marked it as a prime target for the Luftwaffe. The town experienced numerous air raids, including one which caused devastating casualties and structural damage. The authorities struggled to provide adequate shelters and Air Raid Precautions services. Sunderland also had a proud tradition of military service. Many joined the local Army regiment, the famed Durham Light Infantry, which saw action in almost every theater of the war. Other brave Wearsiders joined the Merchant Navy, the Royal Navy, and the Royal Air Force. Some served in Bomber Command, seeking vengeance for the brutal bombing of their home town.

Author : Joseph Williams
Publisher : Chicago Review Press
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2017-09-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781613737613

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Sunken Gold by Joseph Williams Pdf

On January 25, 1917, the HMS Laurentic struck German mines off the coast of Ireland and sank. Its shipment was critical: Britain at that time was facing escalated submarine warfare, which had been sinking millions of tons of cargo and threatening the country with starvation. The Laurentic was carrying 44 tons of gold bullion to the still-neutral United States via Canada in order to finance the war effort for Britain and its allies. The salvage mission was confidential, since the British government dared not alert the Germans to the presence of the sunken treasure. Lieutenant Commander Guybon C. C. Damant was the most qualified officer to head the mission—he personally set a deep sea diving record in 1906 and had worked to establish safer deep sea diving procedures.Though Damant's salvage team was successful at first, and recovered a significant amount of gold, wild gales battered the wreck into the shape of an accordion, turning the operation into a multiyear struggle of man versus nature. Damant was called off the salvage when his skill became needed to lead a team of covert divers to investigate and search through the contents of recently sunk U-boats for ciphers, minefield schematics, and other secret documents. The information they obtained, once in the hands of British intelligence, proved critical toward Allied efforts to defeat the U-boats and win the war.At the conclusion of the war, Damant had become obsessed with completing his long-deferred mission. His team struggled for five more years as it became apparent that the work could only be accomplished by muscle, grit, and persistence. In the end, Damant and his team recovered 99 percent of the gold with no significant injuries to the men. His deed became one of the most notable exploits in the annals of undersea diving and naval operations, and the Laurentic became a model for later salvages. More than an incredible story about undersea diving adventure, The Sunken Gold is a story of human persistence, bravery, and patriotism.

Author : Clark McGinn
Publisher : Luath Press Ltd
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2019-02-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9781912387564

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The Burns Supper by Clark McGinn Pdf

When did Burns Suppers start? Why is it celebrated all over the world? Who can join in the fun? Spanning the history of the phenomenon, from the year of its creation in 1801 to the present day, this book offers you everything you need to know about the Burns Supper, and the poet for whom it is held every year. From the origins of the custom to its modern day interpretations, from the rituals and traditions to the fun and fellowship, this first full-length study of the unique annual celebration of Scotland's national poet answers every question you can think of, along with every one you can't.

Author : Lucinda Gosling
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2014-06-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9780750957311

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Great War Britain by Lucinda Gosling Pdf

The declaration of war in August 1914 was to change Britain and British society irrevocably as conflict came to dominate almost every aspect of civilian life for the next four years. Popular weekly magazines such as The Tatler, The Sketch and The Queen, recorded the national preoccupations of the time and in particular, the upper-class experience of war. Targeted at a well-heeled, largely female audience, these magazines were veteran reporters of aristocratic balls, the latest Parisian fashions and society engagements, but quickly adapted to war-like conditions without ever quite losing their gossipy essence. Fashion soon found itself jostling for position with items on patriotic fundraising, and Court presentations were replaced by notes on nursing convalescent soldiers. The result is a fascinating, at times amusing and uniquely feminine perspective of life on the home front during the First World War.

Author : Norman Friedman
Publisher : Seaforth Publishing
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2014-10-22
Category : History
ISBN : 9781848321892

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Fighting the Great War at Sea by Norman Friedman Pdf

The overriding image of the First World War is the bloody stalemate of the Western Front, but although much of the action did occur on land, the overall shape of the war _ even the inevitability of British participation _ arose out of its maritime character. It was essentially a struggle about access to worldwide resources, most clearly seen in the desperate German attempts to deal with the American industrial threat, which ultimately levered the United States into the war, and thus a consequence of British sea control.rn This radical new book concentrates on the way in which each side tried to use or deny the sea to the other, and in so doing it describes rapid wartime changes not only in ship and weapon technology but also in the way naval warfare was envisaged and fought. Combat produced many surprises: some, like the impact of the mine and torpedo, are familiar, but this book also brings to light many previously unexplored subjects, like creative new tactical practices and improved command and control.rn The contrast between expectation and reality had enormous consequences not only for the course of the war but also for the way navies developed afterwards. This book melds strategic, technical, and tactical aspects to reveal the First World War from a fresh perspective, but also demonstrates how its perceived lessons dominated the way navies prepared for the Second.

Author : John Sheen
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
Page : 567 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2007-03-29
Category : History
ISBN : 9781783460090

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Durham Pals by John Sheen Pdf

A history of four battalions of the Durham Light Infantry raised in the Country during the First World War. The 18th (Pals) were the first troops of Kitcheners new army to come under fire, when the Germans bombarded Hartlepool in December 1914. The 19th were raised as Bantams and the 20th (Wearside) were raised by the Sunderland Recruiting Committee. The 22nd, the last raised became a pioneer Battalion but fought as infantry through much of 1918. The book covers raising, training and active service of the Battalions. The 18th were in action on 1 July 1916 when they supported the Leeds and Bradford Pals. After fighting at Messines in June 1917 the 20th went to the Italian front. After losing its Bantams in 1917, the 19th Battalion fought on and distinguished itself in the advance in Flanders in the latter months of 1918. The 22nd Battalion had such a hard time in March and April 1918 that it was rebuilt and again practically wiped out before being disbanded in June 1918.