The History of the 19th Division, 1914-1918
Author | : Everard Wyrall |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 302 |
Release | : 1932 |
Genre | : World War, 1914-1918 |
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Author | : Everard Wyrall |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 302 |
Release | : 1932 |
Genre | : World War, 1914-1918 |
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Author | : Samuel W. Mitcham, Jr. |
Publisher | : Stackpole Books |
Total Pages | : 358 |
Release | : 2007 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780811733533 |
Hitler's tank divisions were his most lethal weapons during World War II. From success to failure, in victory and defeat, each division played a role in Hitler's campaign against the Allies. Examines vehicles, armor quality, manpower, and leadership and includes a comprehensive index of individuals, units, battles, and campaigns First guide to chronicle the history of each division from its inception to its destruction Includes a career sketch of every panzer divisional commander
Author | : Hugh Marshall Cole |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 772 |
Release | : 1994 |
Genre | : Ardennes, Battle of the, 1944-1945 |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Everard Wyrall |
Publisher | : Andrews UK Limited |
Total Pages | : 284 |
Release | : 2012-01-04 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1781506310 |
The 19th (Western) Division, known as the “Butterflies” from its divisional sign, an open-winged butterfly, began to assemble on Salisbury Plain in September 1914, one of the divisions of Kitchener's Second New Army. It sailed for France in July 1915 and came under command of the Indian Corps, and at the end of August took over its first sector of line, Givenchy to Festubert, from the 7th Division. The division's first major taste of action was the battle of Loos, and although only one of its brigades was fully committed the overall casualties amounted to some 2,000. The division was at the Somme for the early battles of the offensive, its great achievement was the capture of La Boisselle after intensive fighting during the period 2–5 July. It was here that 34th Division had suffered the highest casualties of any division on the first day, 1 July, in a vain attempt to take the village. The cost to the 19th Division was around 3,500 and today their memorial stands in front of the village church. It was in this action their first VCs were awarded – three of them. In March 1917 the division made its first appearance on the Ypres front and in June distinguished itself at Messines, earning the congratulations of the Army Commander, Plumer. It remained in the salient throughout Third Ypres, its main effort being at the Menin Road battle, 20 - 25 September when its losses numbered just under 2,000. The division was again heavily involved in the German 1918 offensive, on the Somme, the Lys and down on the Aisne where it had been sent for a rest; the Germans struck there just after the division had arrived. Between the start of the German offensive, 21 March, and the end of May 1918 casualties totalled 11,250. During the final, allied advance to victory the division was not seriously engaged until the Battle of the Selle in mid-October. By the end of the war the casualty roll numbered 39,381. This is a very competent and well-written account of a division that was lucky enough to be led by two good commanders for most of its time on the Western Front – Tom Bridges and ‘Ma’ Jeffreys. The narrative is clear, easy to read and with good maps to back up the operational detail. There is are no casualty lists nor lists of honours and awards, but the citations of the eight VCs awarded are given. Unusually there is a section on personalities, comments (all favourable) on certain officers, mainly lieutenant-colonels and above. Changes in command at divisional and brigade level are shown as well as order of battle.
Author | : William T. Bowers |
Publisher | : DIANE Publishing |
Total Pages | : 313 |
Release | : 1997-05 |
Genre | : Korean War, 1950-1953 |
ISBN | : 0788139908 |
The history of the 24th Infantry regiment in Korea is a difficult one, both for the veterans of the unit & for the Army. This book tells both what happened to the 24th Infantry, & why it happened. The Army must be aware of the corrosive effects of segregation & the racial prejudices that accompanied it. The consequences of the system crippled the trust & mutual confidence so necessary among the soldiers & leaders of combat units & weakened the bonds that held the 24th together, producing profound effects on the battlefield. Tables, maps & illustrations.
Author | : Coley D Tyler |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 222 |
Release | : 2018-09-18 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9781947309043 |
A first person account of the Second Battalion, Seventh Cavalry's participation in the Second Battle of Fallujah, the largest single engagement of the Iraq War and the largest urban battle since Hue in 1968. A First Marine Division operation, it was spearheaded by one of the most famous Army units in history. Ghosts of Fallujah is a heartfelt and somber recount of the battle, the influence of history, personal leadership, and how that can change lives.
Author | : Everard Wyrall |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 348 |
Release | : 1924 |
Genre | : World War, 1914-1918 |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Samuel W. Mitcham |
Publisher | : Stackpole Books |
Total Pages | : 290 |
Release | : 2007 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0811734382 |
The definitive reference on the German Army in World War II, covering the organization, combat history, and commanders of each division.
Author | : Everard Wyrall |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 442 |
Release | : 1939 |
Genre | : World War, 1914-1918 |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Paul Oldfield |
Publisher | : Casemate Publishers |
Total Pages | : 697 |
Release | : 2017-11-30 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1473885000 |
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 - Cambrai to the German Spring Offensive 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 spot, or very close to, where each VC was won. Photographs of the battle sites richly illustrate the accounts. There is also a comprehensive biography for each recipient, covering every aspect of their lives warts and all: parents and siblings, education, civilian employment, military career, wife and children, death and burial/commemoration. A host of other information, much of it published for the first time, reveals some fascinating characters, with numerous links to many famous people and events.