This is another wonderful addition to this series detailing the engrossing and inspiring stories of VC recipients during the Great War. IT is the thirteenth in this series. Alongside the narrative of each story, this edition - like all of the others - gives the reader a valuable insight into the battlefields, and the authors commanding expertise in the topography and the stories. As stated in the introduction, the book is as much for the battlefield visitor as it is for the armchair reader. Each story is illustrated with excellent maps, and photographs of the ground. At the same detailed and informative biographies are given of the VC recipients which in turn enable the readers to obtain a feel if the individuals in focus. Just one example of this is how the author incorporates the story of Lieutenant Milton Fowler Gregg of the Royal Canadian Regiment, Canadian Expeditionary Force. Milton was awarded the Victoria Cross for operations near Cambrai between the 27th and 1st of October when.. Read more
Jon Sandison - Teacher of History
This is another wonderful addition to this series detailing the engrossing and inspiring stories of VC recipients during the Great War. IT is the thirteenth in this series. Alongside the narrative of each story, this edition - like all of the others - gives the reader a valuable insight into the battlefields, and the authors commanding expertise in the topography and the stories. As stated in the introduction, the book is as much for the battlefield visitor as it is for the armchair reader. Each story is illustrated with excellent maps, and photographs of the ground. At the same detailed and informative biographies are given of the VC recipients which in turn enable the readers to obtain a feel if the individuals in focus. Just one example of this is how the author incorporates the story of Lieutenant Milton Fowler Gregg of the Royal Canadian Regiment, Canadian Expeditionary Force. Milton was awarded the Victoria Cross for operations near Cambrai between the 27th and 1st of October when.. Read more
Jon Sandison - Teacher of History
'A work of scholarship and deep humanity.'
Ian McMillan
'A work of scholarship and deep humanity.'
Ian McMillan
"This delightful book will be treasured by animal lovers everywhere. It is ideal to dip into or read from cover to cover."
Royal Air Forces Association - Air Mail, January - March 2023
"This delightful book will be treasured by animal lovers everywhere. It is ideal to dip into or read from cover to cover."
Royal Air Forces Association - Air Mail, January - March 2023
Transcribed, edited and annotated by Michael Springman, "Sharpshooter in the Crimea: The Letters of the Captain Gerald Goodlake VC 1854-56" provides a unique, informative, and fascinating perspective on the British forces engaged in the Crimean conflict. While very highly recommended as a core addition to 19th Century British Military History collections in general, and the Crimean War in particular.
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Midwest Book Review
Transcribed, edited and annotated by Michael Springman, "Sharpshooter in the Crimea: The Letters of the Captain Gerald Goodlake VC 1854-56" provides a unique, informative, and fascinating perspective on the British forces engaged in the Crimean conflict. While very highly recommended as a core addition to 19th Century British Military History collections in general, and the Crimean War in particular.
Read the full review [link=http://www.midwestbookreview.com/lbw/feb_23.htm#military]here[/link]
Midwest Book Review
Article: Book tells spy saga
Rutland Times
Article: Book tells spy saga
Rutland Times
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Daring Raids of World War Two: Heroic Land, Sea and Air Attacks
The Second World War saw a host of heroic raids enacted across the various theatres, all delivered valiantly in a variety of ways by British combatants; on land, by sea and from the air. Daring exploits such as the raid on Rommel, the endeavours of the Cockleshell Heroes and the Dam Busters have become legendary in the annals of warfare. All feature… Read more...
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Herbert Columbine VC
'Save Yourselves, I'll carry on'. These were the last known words of Herbert Columbine, shouted at his two companions on the afternoon of 22nd March 1918. At 9am that morning, in Hervilly Woods, France, 9 Squadron Machine Gun Corps had come under intense attack from a heavy force of German infantry. Private Columbine took command of an isolated gun,… Read more...
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Valour in the Trenches
Alfred Pollard joined the Honourable Artillery Company at Armoury House in the City of London in 1914 aged 21. The HAC is a unique Territorial unit composed entirely of middle class volunteers, who recruit all their officers from the ranks. Pollard was a natural soldier who believed himself (correctly as it turned out) to be invulnerable. He revelled… Read more...
