This is a hybrid between an old fashioned type of Indian Army unit history and the more informative style which later replaced it. The text is still rooted firmly in extracts from Regimental records and official reports, but the authors have expanded upon these with their own linking narrative. Although brief, the result is readable and informative.Appendixes, Honours and awards, list of former COs, other officers, notes on Battle Honours, badges and insignia complete this history.Regimental Great War Battle Honours are Loos, France and Flanders 1915, Helles, Krithia, Gallipoli 1915, Suez Canal, Egypt 191517, Gaza,
During the First World War, the AVC tripled its officers, and the number of other ranks grew forty-fold. By 1918, nearly half of all veterinary surgeons in Britain were serving in the corps. Engaged on the Western Front, at Gallipoli, Salonika, Mesopotamia and Palestine, it treated sick and wounded cavalry, transport and artillery animals. It also diversified, dealing with horses that had been gassed, setting up four farriery schools, and even treating camels in the Middle East. Around 80 per cent of the animals it treated were returned to duty. Following the Armistice in 1918, it was granted the 'Royal' prefix in recognition of its service.Based on official documents, this is one of the rarer of the Great War Official History series, and as you would expect much of the text is concerned with equine matters. All theatres of engagement are covered in detail, including France and Belgium, East Africa, Egypt and Palestine, Gallipoli, Germany, South West Africa, Italy, Macedonia, Mesopotamia, Persia and Togoland, and the Cameroons along with North and South Russia. Topics include transportation, field equipment, technical pamphlets, and care of camels.This is a massive tome and is essential to complete any run of the Great War Official Histories.
During the First World War, the AVC tripled its officers, and the number of other ranks grew forty-fold. By 1918, nearly half of all veterinary surgeons in Britain were serving in the corps. Engaged on the Western Front, at Gallipoli, Salonika, Mesopotamia and Palestine, it treated sick and wounded cavalry, transport and artillery animals. It also diversified, dealing with horses that had been gassed, setting up four farriery schools, and even treating camels in the Middle East. Around 80 per cent of the animals it treated were returned to duty. Following the Armistice in 1918, it was granted the 'Royal' prefix in recognition of its service.Based on official documents, this is one of the rarer of the Great War Official History series, and as you would expect much of the text is concerned with equine matters. All theatres of engagement are covered in detail, including France and Belgium, East Africa, Egypt and Palestine, Gallipoli, Germany, South West Africa, Italy, Macedonia, Mesopotamia, Persia and Togoland, and the Cameroons along with North and South Russia. Topics include transportation, field equipment, technical pamphlets, and care of camels.This is a massive tome and is essential to complete any run of the Great War Official Histories.
Title: Major General W. Napier and Colonel Gurwood. (Additional correspondence.) Criticism of references to Col. Gurwood in the "History of the War in the Peninsula."]Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14 million books, along with substantial additional collections of manuscripts and historical items dating back as far as 300 BC.The MILITARY HISTORY & WARFARE collection includes books from the British Library digitised by Microsoft. This series offers titles on warfare from ancient to modern times. It includes detailed accounts of campaigns, battles, weapons, as well as the soldiers and commanders who devised, initiated, and supported war efforts throughout history. Specific analyses discuss the impact of war on societies, cultures, economies, and changing international relationships. ++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++ British Library Gurwood, John; Napier, William Francis Patrick.; 1845 iii, 88 p.; 8 . RB.23.b.2545.
Family Records; Containing Memoirs Of Major-General Sir Isaac Brock, K. B., Lieutenant E. W. Tupper, R. N., And Colonel William De Vic Tupper, With Notices Of Major-General Tupper And Lieut. C. Tupper, R. N.; To Which Are Added The Life Of Te-Cum-Seh, A Memoir Of Colonel Havilland Le M surier, &C. has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as the same form as it was originally first published. Hence any marks or annotations seen are left intentionally to preserve its true nature.
Charles W. Chesnutt's "The Colonel's Dream" offers a poignant exploration of Southern life in the Reconstruction Era. This powerful work delves into the challenges faced by Civil War veterans returning to a society grappling with the aftermath of conflict and the complexities of social reform. Through a lens of racial prejudice and deeply ingrained societal norms, Chesnutt crafts a narrative that resonates with enduring themes of hope, disillusionment, and the struggle for equality. "The Colonel's Dream" provides a glimpse into a pivotal period in American history, examining the efforts to rebuild a nation fractured by war and grappling with issues that continue to echo through the years. A vital contribution to both historical fiction and African American literature, this meticulously prepared edition allows readers to engage with Chesnutt's insightful commentary on American society and the human condition.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.
Charles W. Chesnutt's "The Colonel's Dream" offers a poignant exploration of Southern life in the Reconstruction Era. This powerful work delves into the challenges faced by Civil War veterans returning to a society grappling with the aftermath of conflict and the complexities of social reform. Through a lens of racial prejudice and deeply ingrained societal norms, Chesnutt crafts a narrative that resonates with enduring themes of hope, disillusionment, and the struggle for equality. "The Colonel's Dream" provides a glimpse into a pivotal period in American history, examining the efforts to rebuild a nation fractured by war and grappling with issues that continue to echo through the years. A vital contribution to both historical fiction and African American literature, this meticulously prepared edition allows readers to engage with Chesnutt's insightful commentary on American society and the human condition.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.
