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Category : Bibliography
Languages : en
Pages : 858

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Category : Bibliography
Languages : en
Pages : 464

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Author: Robert Brown
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Languages : en
Pages : 776

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Author: Michael Springman
Publisher: Pen and Sword
ISBN: 1473818095
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 219

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The letters home to his family by Gerald Goodlake, a young officer in the Coldstream Guards, make remarkable reading. They vividly describe the ill-preparedness of the British Army and the dire conditions experienced by all ranks in the Crimea. Goodlake's views on senior officers were frank to say the least! Most important, Goodlake's initiative and courage in organising and leading what were 'Special Forces' were rewarded by the award of one of the first Victoria Crosses. Goodlake served in the Crimea from early 1854 to the end two years later.

Author: William Wright
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445684705
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 633

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Explores one of the most dramatic episodes in British military history - and 24 VCs won in a single day.

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Languages : en
Pages : 748

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Author: M. Smith
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 0230583350
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 289

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Based on primary source research, this is the most comprehensive history of the Victoria Cross available, tracing the evolution of the award from its inception in 1856 to the most recent bestowals. The study also examines the evolution of the concept of heroism and how the definition of heroism changed along with the nature of warfare.

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Languages : en
Pages : 504

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Category : Library catalogs
Languages : en
Pages : 636

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Consists of "accessions" and "books in foreign languages".

Author: Michael Springman
Publisher: Pen and Sword
ISBN: 1783460660
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 257

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The Guards Brigade consisted of three battalions, the 3rd Grenadier Guards, 1st Coldstream Guards and 1st Scottish Fusilier Guards (as the Scots Guards were then known).The book opens with a resum of the causes of the War and an analysis of the woeful disorganization of the Army, in contrast to the efficiency of the Royal Navy. The Brigades performance in the major battles (Alma, inkerman etc.) is examined. The author describes the Russians plans, the ground and conditions experienced by the long suffering troops. The roles and abilities of the various commanders, often found wanting, is fascinatingly treated. After the war was over, the return home and parades are described.