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With Our Army in Palestine

Enriched edition. A Journey Through Palestine's Military Landscape and Colonial Encounters

by Antony Bluett, Jeremy Longford ...

In "With Our Army in Palestine," Antony Bluett presents a compelling narrative woven from the threads of first-hand experiences during World War I, capturing the complexities of the British military campaign in the Middle East. Employing a vivid and evocative literary style, Bluett draws readers into the harsh realities faced by troops, juxtaposing moments of camaraderie and valor with the ... Read more

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In "With Our Army in Palestine," Antony Bluett presents a compelling narrative woven from the threads of first-hand experiences during World War I, capturing the complexities of the British military campaign in the Middle East. Employing a vivid and evocative literary style, Bluett draws readers into the harsh realities faced by troops, juxtaposing moments of camaraderie and valor with the
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With Our Army in Palestine

by Antony Bluett ...

Series series The World At War
A fascinating book by a British soldier who tells of the efforts in WWI in the Middle East. This was a time when much of the battling was with bayonet and face to face. There are a lot of interesting facts of the brutality of that war. Toward the end he mentions that 60,000 people died of starvation in 'Beyrout' during the War out of a population of 80,000. (Excerpt from Goodreads) ... Read more

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A fascinating book by a British soldier who tells of the efforts in WWI in the Middle East. This was a time when much of the battling was with bayonet and face to face. There are a lot of interesting facts of the brutality of that war. Toward the end he mentions that 60,000 people died of starvation in 'Beyrout' during the War out of a population of 80,000. (Excerpt from Goodreads)
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Captured at Kut, Prisoner of the Turks

The Great War Diaries of Colonel W C Spackman

Edited by Tony Spackman ...

This edited diary is Colonel Bill Spackmans extraordinary personal record of his experiences as the Medical Officer of an Indian Infantry battalion during the Mesopotamian Campaign 1914 1916. In particular he describes the harrowing events of the five month siege of Kut and, after the surrender of the 10,000 strong garrison in April 1916, the hardships of the 1,000 mile forced march to Anatolia in ... Read more

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This edited diary is Colonel Bill Spackmans extraordinary personal record of his experiences as the Medical Officer of an Indian Infantry battalion during the Mesopotamian Campaign 1914 1916. In particular he describes the harrowing events of the five month siege of Kut and, after the surrender of the 10,000 strong garrison in April 1916, the hardships of the 1,000 mile forced march to Anatolia in
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A Person From England

by Fitzroy Maclean ...

First published in 1958, A Person From England tells of how the legendary cities of Turkestan - Merv, Khiva, Bokhara and Samarkand - have long exerted a romantic fascination upon Western travellers. During the last century, men of many nationalities have played what they and their contemporaries have called "The Great Game" - travelling throughout Central Asia. The author revives memories of the ... Read more

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First published in 1958, A Person From England tells of how the legendary cities of Turkestan - Merv, Khiva, Bokhara and Samarkand - have long exerted a romantic fascination upon Western travellers. During the last century, men of many nationalities have played what they and their contemporaries have called "The Great Game" - travelling throughout Central Asia. The author revives memories of the
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Unofficial History

Field-Marshal Sir Williams Slim

by William Slim ...

A career soldier, veteran of both World Wars, and British war hero remembers the campaigns he fought—and his worthy foes.Like most members of the professional military freemasonry, Field Marshal Sir William Slim came to admire "all the soldiers of different races who have fought with me and most of those who have fought against me." Among the most likable of his enemies were the Wazirs of India's ... Read more

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A career soldier, veteran of both World Wars, and British war hero remembers the campaigns he fought—and his worthy foes.Like most members of the professional military freemasonry, Field Marshal Sir William Slim came to admire "all the soldiers of different races who have fought with me and most of those who have fought against me." Among the most likable of his enemies were the Wazirs of India's
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THE NEW ZEALANDERS IN SINAI AND PALESTINE [Illustrated Edition]

by Lt Col C. G. Powles ...

Series series Official History Of New Zealand's Effort In The Great War
Contains over 60 illustrations and 10 maps."The official account of the NZ Mounted Rifles Brigade (Auckland, Canterbury and Wellington Mounted Rifles), which fought right through the Sinai and Palestine campaigns, gaining a high reputation....The Mounted Rifles Brigade had been fighting on Gallipoli as infantry, part of the New Zealand and Australian Division, and on 26th December 1915 they ... Read more

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Contains over 60 illustrations and 10 maps."The official account of the NZ Mounted Rifles Brigade (Auckland, Canterbury and Wellington Mounted Rifles), which fought right through the Sinai and Palestine campaigns, gaining a high reputation....The Mounted Rifles Brigade had been fighting on Gallipoli as infantry, part of the New Zealand and Australian Division, and on 26th December 1915 they
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Seven Pillars of Wisdom

by T.E. Lawrence ...

Seven Pillars of Wisdom is the autobiographical account of the experiences of British soldier T. E. Lawrence, while serving as a liaison officer with rebel forces during the Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Turks of 1916 to 1918. ... Read more

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Seven Pillars of Wisdom is the autobiographical account of the experiences of British soldier T. E. Lawrence, while serving as a liaison officer with rebel forces during the Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Turks of 1916 to 1918.
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Dervish

The Rise and Fall of an African Empire

by Philip Warner ...

Dervish is the vivid and colourful story of one of the more remarkable episodes in the high Empire period of British history. The Mahdis rising in the Sudan in the 1880s starting as a localized Holy War against the decadent Turkish/Egyptian overlords, engulfed a million square miles of arid territory and forced the British Liberal Government to get involved after the early disasters of the Hicks ... Read more

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Dervish is the vivid and colourful story of one of the more remarkable episodes in the high Empire period of British history. The Mahdis rising in the Sudan in the 1880s starting as a localized Holy War against the decadent Turkish/Egyptian overlords, engulfed a million square miles of arid territory and forced the British Liberal Government to get involved after the early disasters of the Hicks
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Omdurman

by Peter Ziegler ...

Series series Pen & Sword Military Classics
A you-are-there account of the 19th-century battle against the army of Abdullah al-Taashi that established British dominance in the Sudan.The death of General Gordon in Khartoum at the hand of the Dervishes is one of the most celebrated events in the history of the 19th century. Equally dramatic, but perhaps less well-known, is the extraordinary battle 14 years later in which Sir Herbert Kitchener ... Read more

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A you-are-there account of the 19th-century battle against the army of Abdullah al-Taashi that established British dominance in the Sudan.The death of General Gordon in Khartoum at the hand of the Dervishes is one of the most celebrated events in the history of the 19th century. Equally dramatic, but perhaps less well-known, is the extraordinary battle 14 years later in which Sir Herbert Kitchener
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Greenmantle

by John Buchan ...

During the past year, in the intervals of an active life, I have amused myself with constructing this tale. It has been scribbled in every kind of odd place and moment—in England and abroad, during long journeys, in half–hours between graver tasks; and it bears, I fear, the mark of its gipsy begetting. But it has amused me to write, and I shall be well repaid if it amuses you—and a few others—to ... Read more

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During the past year, in the intervals of an active life, I have amused myself with constructing this tale. It has been scribbled in every kind of odd place and moment—in England and abroad, during long journeys, in half–hours between graver tasks; and it bears, I fear, the mark of its gipsy begetting. But it has amused me to write, and I shall be well repaid if it amuses you—and a few others—to
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Frontier Fighters: On Active Serivce in Warziristan

The Memoirs of Major James Cumming

by Walter Cummings ...

These are fascinating memoirs of a British officer who fought the legendary Pathan tribesmen of the Northwest Frontier, right up to the beginning of WW2. He describes desperate battles against this highly skilled and ruthless enemy. Pathan atrocities were commonplace and no prisoners were taken.Cummings served in two Frontier units, the South Waziristan Scouts and the Corps of Guides. Waziristan, ... Read more

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These are fascinating memoirs of a British officer who fought the legendary Pathan tribesmen of the Northwest Frontier, right up to the beginning of WW2. He describes desperate battles against this highly skilled and ruthless enemy. Pathan atrocities were commonplace and no prisoners were taken.Cummings served in two Frontier units, the South Waziristan Scouts and the Corps of Guides. Waziristan,
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Kut

The Death of an Army

by Ronald Millar ...

Ronald Millar's Kut: The Death of an Army is the fascinating, yet largely forgotten, story of the British-Indian Army during World War I.This expert account of the five-month Turkish siege of the British-Indian Army in Mesopotamia between 1915 and 1916 reveals the tragic events that led to the army's defeat when their enemies essentially outlasted them.Ronald Millar reveals the day-to-day ... Read more

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Ronald Millar's Kut: The Death of an Army is the fascinating, yet largely forgotten, story of the British-Indian Army during World War I.This expert account of the five-month Turkish siege of the British-Indian Army in Mesopotamia between 1915 and 1916 reveals the tragic events that led to the army's defeat when their enemies essentially outlasted them.Ronald Millar reveals the day-to-day
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