Much Sounding of Bugles
Much Sounding of Bugles

Author: John Harris

Publisher:

Published: 1975

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13:

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This Volume Presents A Detailed Chronicle Of The Chitral Campaign Of The British Army In 1895. Without Dust Jacket But In Excellent Condition Otherwise.

Roll of the Indian Medical Service 1615-1930 - Volume 1
Roll of the Indian Medical Service 1615-1930 - Volume 1

Author: Lieutenant-Colonel D. G. Crawford

Publisher: Andrews UK Limited

Published: 2012-02-08

Total Pages: 347

ISBN-13: 1781502293

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Volume 1 of 2. An excellent research tool which lists 6586 former IMS personnel, giving details of their services, honours and awards, campaign medal entitlements, etc. This very large book also contains interesting information concerning Indian Medical Colleges and places of instruction. A primary source, by the same author who wrote the preceding entry, containing a huge amount of biographical detail which could be obtained from other sources only with great difficulty.

Chitrál Charlie
Chitrál Charlie

Author: N. S. Nash

Publisher:

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781848842762

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Charles Townshend achieved international fame, as a captain, when he commanded the besieged garrison at Chitral (now Pakistan) in 1895. As a result, he became known as 'Chitral Charlie'. Decorated by Queen Victoria and lionized by the British public, his passage up through the Army was assured and, in 1916, he was given command on 6th Indian Division and sent to Mesopotamia. Here he won a series of stunning victories as his ill-supported division swept all before it in a devastating advance up the River Tigris. He triumphed brilliantly at Kurna, Amara and Kut but then, against all the tenets of military common sense, he advanced up the River Tigris to take Baghdad. By now overreached, he was confronted by a determined Turkish foe. His Division was depleted and exhausted. Townshend withdrew to Kut, where he was besieged and forced into a humiliating surrender. The mistreatment of the British POWs by the Turks only added to Townshend's shame. This fascinating and objective biography examines Townshend's controversial conduct during and after the siege and assesses whether his dramatic fall from grace and popularity was fair.

Collecting Military Medals
Collecting Military Medals

Author: Colin Narbeth

Publisher: James Clarke & Co.

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 120

ISBN-13: 9780718890094

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The background to collecting military medals is inseparable from a study of history. The earliest British medals, as befits a nation for so long reliant upon naval strength for its independence, were issued to the Navy, beginning with the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588. The first true campaign medals awarded to the Army followed the Battle of Waterloo, although many had been issued privately and unofficially before this. As one would expect for a country like Britain, with an outstanding imperial history dating to modern times, a vast field of military medals covering service in Africa, India, and China awaits the attention of the collector. There are, too, the collections relating to major wars, including the Crimean War, Boer War and the two World Wars. Colin Narbeth describes the medals awarded, and the actions which gave rise to special bars, ribbons and stars. Orders and decorations, including the Victoria Cross and the George Cross, both awarded for extreme valor, are described as are the naming of medals and display. As well as this wealth of background information, the author also details the aims to which a new collector should aspire, and discusses the pitfalls to guard against, including the problem of identification of forgeries. The volume is illustrated with numerous photographs selected by the author.