The Gold Coast Regiment in the East African Campaign

The Gold Coast Regiment in the East African Campaign
Author: Hugh Charles Clifford
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2018-09-21
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 3734044243

Reproduction of the original: The Gold Coast Regiment in the East African Campaign by Hugh Charles Clifford

The Gold Coast Regiment in the East African Campaign

The Gold Coast Regiment in the East African Campaign
Author: Hugh Charles Sir Clifford
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 175
Release: 2023-10-28
Genre: History
ISBN:

Hugh Charles Sir Clifford's 'The Gold Coast Regiment in the East African Campaign' is a meticulously researched account of the role played by the West African troops in World War I. The book delves into the experiences of the Gold Coast Regiment, highlighting their bravery and sacrifices during the East African Campaign. Clifford's narrative is both engaging and informative, providing readers with a vivid portrayal of the conditions faced by soldiers in the African theatre of war. The book provides valuable insights into the often overlooked contributions of African troops in the Great War, shedding light on the complexities of colonial warfare and the impact on local populations. With its detailed analysis and compelling storytelling, this book offers a unique perspective on the intersection of race, imperialism, and military history. Hugh Charles Sir Clifford, a former Colonial Governor of Nigeria, brings a wealth of firsthand knowledge and experience to his writing. His deep understanding of African history and culture enriches the narrative, offering readers a nuanced interpretation of the events described in the book. 'The Gold Coast Regiment in the East African Campaign' is a must-read for anyone interested in African military history, colonial studies, or World War I narratives. It is a poignant tribute to the bravery of the Gold Coast Regiment and a valuable addition to the scholarship on African participation in the Great War.

Soldiers, Airmen, Spies, and Whisperers

Soldiers, Airmen, Spies, and Whisperers
Author: Nancy Ellen Lawler
Publisher:
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2002
Genre: History
ISBN:

The Gold Coast became important to the Allied war effort in WWII, necessitating the creation of elaborate propaganda and espionage networks, the activities of which ranged from rumor-mongering to smuggling and sabotage.

West African Soldiers in Britain's Colonial Army (1860-1960)

West African Soldiers in Britain's Colonial Army (1860-1960)
Author: Timothy Stapleton
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer
Total Pages: 401
Release: 2022
Genre: History
ISBN: 1648250254

"West African Soldiers in Britain's Colonial Army, 1860-1960 explores the history of Britain's West African colonial army based in Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone and the Gambia placing it within a broader social context and emphasizing, as far as possible, the experience of the ordinary soldier. The aim is not to describe the many battles and campaigns fought by this force but to look at the development of the West African colonial army as an institution over the course of about a century. In pursuing this goal, it is sometimes useful to employ the lens of military culture defined differently by scholars but essentially meaning a set of shared ideas and behaviors that inform daily life in the military. While other locally recruited colonial militaries in Africa have attracted considerable attention from historians as they served as an essential pillar supporting European rule, this book represents the first comprehensive scholarly study of Britain's West African army which was the largest such British-led force south of the Sahara. The study is based on extensive archival research conducted in nine archives located in five countries"--

Race, Empire and First World War Writing

Race, Empire and First World War Writing
Author: Santanu Das
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 349
Release: 2011-04-28
Genre: History
ISBN: 052150984X

Drawing upon fresh archival material this book recovers the experience of different ethnic groups during the First World War conflict.

Gold Coast Regiment in the East African Campaign

Gold Coast Regiment in the East African Campaign
Author: K C M G Sir Hugh Clifford
Publisher:
Total Pages: 338
Release: 2014-03
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781783310128

Afer playing a major role in the conquest of German West Africa (Togoland and the Cameroons) 1914-1916, the Gold Coast Regiment was moved to East Africa (so was the Nigeria Regiment) to take part in operations there against von Lettow-Vorbeck. It remained in that theatre till August 1918. The author was Governor of the Gold Coast from 1912 to 1919, and this account of the exploits of the Gold Coast Regiment is regarded as a classic; it combines a regimental history with a study of warfare in the bush. The period it covers has not appeared in the volumes of the Official History which dealt with the campaign from 1914 to 1916 only, ending before the regiment went into action.Index. Honours & Awards, Regimental strength (tabular format), notes on the history of the Mounted Infantry of the Gold Coast Regiment complete this history.