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In "Some Principles of Frontier Mountain Warfare," W. D. Bird delves into the intricacies of conducting military operations in rugged mountainous terrains, drawing on historical precedents and practical applications. Through a meticulous blend of strategic analysis and firsthand accounts, Bird outlines essential principles 'Äî such as adaptability, terrain familiarity, and logistical considerations 'Äî that define effective warfare in frontier environments. The book employs a clear and accessible literary style, making complex military concepts approachable for both scholars and practitioners, while positioning itself within the broader context of military strategy literature, particular...
In the past, while visiting the First World War battlefields, the author often wondered where the various Victoria Cross actions took place. He resolved to find out. In 1988, in the midst of his army career, research for this book commenced and over the years numerous sources have been consulted. Victoria Crosses on the Western Front: Battles of the Scarpe & Drocourt- Quéant Line, is designed for the battlefield visitor as much as the armchair reader. A thorough account of each VC action is set within the wider strategic and tactical context. Detailed sketch maps show the area today, together with the battle-lines and movements of the combatants. It will allow visitors to stand upon the spo...
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This new volume of Bernard Shaw's book reviews is a companion to Brian Tyson's previously edited collection of Shaw's earlier book reviews. Here Tyson collects seventy-three of the best remaining literary book reviews written by Shaw throughout his lifetime. Two-thirds of the reviews appear in book form for the first time, the originals residing in the archives of newspaper libraries, and only three of the remainder have been reprinted within the last twenty years. Politics feature largely in the works that Shaw reviewed: there are books of socialist theory and its practical appearance in the Soviet Union, as well as books on the individualism of J. H. Levy, the anti-socialism of Thomas McKa...
Some sections omitted from 2nd impression of the 105th ed.