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A new 231st Infantry Brigade was created in the Second World War on 1 April 1943 by the re-designation of the 1st (Malta) Infantry Brigade. This was composed of three Regular Army battalions that had been stationed on, or been transported to, Malta since the start of the Second World War and had served there during the siege. After Rommel's defeat at the Second Battle of El Alamein, in late 1942, Malta lost some of its strategic significance and the 231st Independent Infantry Brigade joined the British Eighth Army in North Africa, who were preparing for the Allied invasion of Sicily (Operation Husky).The Allied invasion of Sicily was to be the first of three amphibious assault landings conducted by the 231st Brigade during the war. The brigade was constituted as an independent brigade group under the command of Brigadier Roy Urquhart, later famous as commander of the 1st Airborne Division, which was destroyed at Arnhem in September 1944. After some hard fighting, including the 2nd Devon's at Regalbuto amongst the foothills of Mount Etna, the Germans were driven from Sicily and the Allies prepared to invade Italy. Despite the success of the relatively brief campaign, the brigade sustained almost 600 casualties, with the 1st Hampshire's losing over 300 men, the 1st Dorset's 189 and the 2nd Devon's 113. The campaign ended in mid-August and the 231st Brigade was withdrawn for a short rest to prepare for the next operation. The 231st Brigade's second assault landing was at Porto San Venere on 7 September 1943, when the Allies invaded Italy.

A competent, concise tactical primer to the Battle of Waterloo that was designed to help the student of military history, particularly those studying for Staff College exams. Wellington's despatch, written the day after the battle, is usefully added.

Edward Keble Chatterton (1878-1944) was a sailor and prolific writer who is best known for non-fiction works. His voyages across the English Channel, to the Netherlands, around the Mediterranean and through the French canals led to many articles and books. Joining the R.N.V.R. at the outbreak of the Great War he commanded a motor launch flotilla, leaving the service as a Lieutenant Commander. In 1918 he was appointed to the Naval section of the Official History Committee, where he worked until 1922.Unquestionably one of the most important and vivid nautical authors of the past century using both first hand accounts from the people that were there at the time, and having the opportunity to access to official documents .Chatterton recorded the maritime history of Britain at its most momentous point of change, from sail to steam, from the advent of the submarine to the carrier.His account was at the time of publication the only book dealing with the naval and seafaring aspect of the withdrawal from Dunkirk of the British Expeditionary Force, it includes first hand information obtained from ship owners, and the officers themselves who took part in the evacuation along with official information.A valuable source for those interested with the naval and seafaring aspect of the withdrawal from Dunkirk, originally published in November 1940 it is an authentic account of the coasters and cargo steamers, yachts and motor cruisers, sailing barges and lifeboats, excursion paddle vessels, destroyers and sloops, even dinghies, that took their part day after day, night after night, and effected what experts at the time had considered impossible.

Edward Keble Chatterton (1878-1944) was a sailor and prolific writer who is best known for non-fiction works. His voyages across the English Channel, to the Netherlands, around the Mediterranean and through the French canals led to many articles and books. Joining the R.N.V.R. at the outbreak of the Great War he commanded a motor launch flotilla, leaving the service as a Lieutenant Commander. In 1918 he was appointed to the Naval section of the Official History Committee, where he worked until 1922.Keble Chatterton is unquestionably one of the most important and vivid nautical authors of the past century using both first hand accounts from the people that were there at the time and having the opportunity to access to official documents. Chatterton recorded the maritime history of Britain at its most momentous point of change, from sail to steam, from the advent of the submarine to the carrier. Writing with narrative flair and a passion for the subject, Chatterton places the reader in the middle of this full and complete account of the sinking of the blockaded World War 1 armoured cruiser of the German Kaiserliche Marine, SMS Königsberg. In the upper reaches of the Rufiji River delta, in what is now Tanzania, lie the rusting remains of the Imperial German cruiser Konigsberg and her attendant fuelling collier Somali, both destroyed by gunfire from Royal Navy warships during the early months of the First World War. The outbreak of the First World War saw Konigsberg assume its new role of surface raider. This lasted only a few weeks due to a combination of coal shortages and mechanical defects, which forced her to seek shelter for repair in the muddy backwaters of the Rufiji Delta. In her most major foray, she engaged and destroyed the British cruiser H.M.S. Pegasus at Zanzibar on 20 September 1914, and her captain struck the colours to avoid further bloodshed. This volume is based entirely on original documents and first hand material from actual participants.

A fine novel that is now only recently becoming acclaimed, although not that well known, based on the author's experiences with a 4.5-inch Howitzer battery in France, and giving realistic vision of life and work in the battery, emphasising comradeship and sacrifice. Falls awards a star and notes "one of the longest and most detailed of war novels... gives perhaps the finest picture yet painted of life in a field-artillery battery. He is sentimental in that shame-faced British manner which is really more sentimental than Latin emotionalism, but his portraits are by no means necessarily false for that. His attitude to the war itself is sane and just. This is one of the books which could not possibly have been written save upon the foundation of experience."

A 1920's Gale & Polden training manual with both musical notes, and adapted words to explain the calls, intended for the use of both Trumpeters, Buglers and Instructors as well as an aid to Soldiers in learning calls,especially Field Calls that were confusing due to there similarity, such as Stand Fast; Charge; Gallop; and Rally. This a must for historical military re-enactment.Bugle calls are musical signals that announce scheduled and certain non-scheduled events on an Army installationContent:Part I: Bugle Field Calls. Field Calls for Mounted Corps. Field Calls for Infantry and Mounted Infantry. Field calls for Dismounted Corps. Part II: Routine Calls. Trumpet Calls for Household Cavalry, Cavalry on the Line, Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers (Mounted) and Army Service Corps in Camp and Quarters. Bugle Calls for Infantry and Mounted Infantry in Camp and Quarters. Part III: Bugle Marches.

This is one of a series of studies on campaigns and battles by Lt Col Kearsey, designed to help the student of military history, particularly those studying for Staff College exams. This account was intended for officers studying the campaigns of the War of the Spanish Succession, and considers the battles of Blenheim, Ramillies, Oudenarde, and Malplaquit in relation to the Field Service Regulations, to which there are many references. This is work the result of a very great deal of study by a respected and decorated British Army officer who served in the Second Boer War and the First World War.

This is one of a series of studies on campaigns and battles by Lt Col Kearsey, designed to help the student of military history, particularly those studying for Staff College, and for promotional examinations on Military History. This account was intended for officers studying Jackson's audacious Valley Campaign during the American Civil War, and considers the battles of Bull Run. Kernstown, McDowell, Winchester, Cross Keys and Port Republic. This work is the result of a very great deal of study by a respected and decorated British Army officer who served in the Second Boer War and the First World War.

¿Very useful Great War period (1915) publication giving, along with regimental nicknames, a potted history, battle honours, motto and brief uniform description for every regiment of the British Army. Complete with 33 coloured uniform illustrations. Originally published by the foremost military publisher of the day Gale & Polden, who are well-known for their Military Series, and other works that were in use by the Military Educational Department.Sample entry: EAST LANCASHIRE REGIMENT(Depot, Preston) (record Office, Preston)"Gibraltar, 1704-5", "Cape of Good Hope, 1806", "Corunna", "Java", "Badajoz", "Salamanca", "Vittoria", "St. Sebastian", "Nive", "Peninsula", "Waterloo", "Bhurtpore", "Alma", Inkerman, "Stevastopol", "Canton", "Ahmad Khel", "Afghanistan , 1870-80", "Chitral", "South Africa, 1900-02".Motto: Spectamur Agendo (We are judged by our actions). Uniform: Scarlet. Facings: White. Head dress: Helmet. Cap: Blue. Regimental March: "Lancashire Lads".Raised in 1694. When first formed it saw much eventful service as Marines, and served in the capture of Gibraltar in 1704, and in the great sea-fight of Malaga which followed. In January 1816, a battalion of the 59th was wrecked whilst proceeding to Ireland, and nearly all of the men perished. At Waterloo, after the British squares reformed line to make the final advance, the regiment left its formation plainly marked on the ground it had occupied by the square of dead and dying comrades who had fallen in the grim opposition to the enemy's cavalry and artillery. It fought with great distinction in the Crimea, China, Afghanistan and South Africa, winning the highest commendations everywhere.Nicknames: "The Tripple Xs", also "The Three Tens". 59th Foot, "Lilly Whites" from its facings.

This interesting treatise was written in light of the European breech-loading rapid fire battles of 1870, when soldiers in the pell-mell of battle became too confused to think. The aim of this publication is to give the Non-commissioned Officer and Privates the habit of instinctive obedience to the word of command in the heat of battle, and as a matter of last resource to "fight on by himself".One of the well regarded Gale & Polden Military Series, the object of this dissertation is to make each soldier battle ready for future European Battlefields, with fire discipline within the British Battalion system.

Monumental cornerstone work on the Revolutionary/Napoleonic Army and its commanders. This is a thoroughly documented work of immense scholarship. It is the treatise of an experienced and seasoned military man, whose criticism of strategy and tactics is always intelligent and to the point.

The art of appreciating the brave and gallant is not new. They form one of the most important constituents of a nation's stability. History defines gallantry as commanded respect and appreciation. Whether being the appointed head of a clan, raised memorials in honour of the martyrs-brave souls or granted titles, robe of honour, cash awards or medals etc. The recognition of bravery has always been a very prestigious affair, since ancient times soldiers have been honoured for gallantry in battle. Over the years and in different societies such honours have taken many forms, but since the 1850s specific acts of bravery 'in the face of the enemy' by British and Imperial forces have been recognised by the award of a range of wearable decorations. These provide a visible indication both of the bravery of the recipient and of its recognition by the government and nation. All the members of the Indian Defence Force were eligible for, and granted, the British Empire's decorations for gallantry. The Indian Order of Merit (I.O.M.) was the highest gallantry award available to Indian soldiers between 1837 and 1911, when the eligibility for the Victoria Cross was extended to Indian officers and men. Consequently the highest decorations an Indian could get were the Victoria Cross, followed by the Indian Order of Merit, the Military Cross, Indian Distinguished Service Medal, Military Medal, George Cross, etc. The Indian Order of Merit ranks high among the oldest and most venerable of decorations for bravery, pre-dating the Victoria Cross by nineteen years and the United State's Medal of Honour by twenty-four years. The order was removed when Pakistan became independent in 1947. Pakistan instituted its own gallantry awards when it turned Republic. Foremost in precedence were the wartime gallantry awards: Nishan-i-Haider, Hilal-i-Jurat, Sitara-i-Jurat and Tamgha-i-Jurat etc. They can be awarded to soldiers in their lives, as well as, after their death as a result of their bravery and courage fighting for the honour of Pakistan.During the British times the gallantry awards include the ones which would be against the present sentiments of the Pakistan. They are included; the bravery of the soldiers involved cannot be denied. The colossal amount of the gallantry awards of the Muslim soldier needs to be recorded. In conclusion, let me add that if this brief survey inspires someone to take up an exhaustive treatment of the subject, I shall consider the effort well rewarded.

A well written personal account of service with the 8th Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) in the 52nd (Lowland) Division. With good accounts of the Battles of Gaza 1917, and campaign in the hills to capture of Jerusalem. Boyd transferred to France in April 1918 and went into the line on the Vimy Ridge, then in July the bn. transferred to the 34th Div. Boyd was wounded by shrapnel during the series of advances near Beugneux (near Soissons).With very good coloured sketch maps of Gaza and the advance to Jaffa this is a distinctive memoir that is scarce in it's original 1919 "Private Circulation" edition.

Colonel Nicholson's Canadian Expeditionary Force 1914-1919, is the primary printed source, and the Official History, of the Canadian Army's involvement in the First World War.Immediately after the war a first attempt to write an official history was undertaken, but the ill-fated project produced only one volume. Some forty years later Colonel Nicholson, an established military historian, was commissioned to write a single volume, authentic, Official History for the Canadian part in the First World War, it was designed to meet the needs of the student of military history, the author was given full access to official documents. Illustrated with numerous photographs and full-colour battle maps, Nicholson's text offers a trusted account of the war effort, while also discussing politics on the home front, including debates around conscription in 1917. This is a worthy memorial to Canada's first great expeditionary force.

A most useful tactical primer using several then recent (1906) military operations in West Africa, including Ashanti 1895-96 and 1900, Benin 1897, and Aro Expedition 1901-02. Chapters cover Tactics, Columns, Transport, Artillery and Machine Guns, Encampments, Night Operations, Subjugation of a Country, and Relief of Towns. This is a vivid and lucid treatise that utilises examples, and lessons that can be learnt, from actual bush fighting.Instructive in a historical sense rather than purely theoretical, this 1906 tactical treatise covers in much detail the methods of carrying on warfare against "savages" in West Africa. Includes the expedition to Benin City against Chief Overiami, amongst other small-scale military operations to counter local opposition, and to stabilise and expand the colonial Empire in Africa.

The material for this pamphlet was prepared for the Historical Division, EUCOM by a group of former German generals and general staff officers. The principal author, former Brig Gen Alfred Toppe, and most of his associates served for extended periods on the Russian Front during WW II. Moreover most of them held assignments involving troop training.

¿The objective of this WW2 period work was to train officers and men to handle the .38 service revolver with sufficient skill and confidence to defend themeless effectively, and to hit a target in the shortest time. This is the so called "instinctive" shooting method, one that will have a skilled man pulling the trigger with dexterity, in a fraction of a second in any tricky situation. Published by Gale & Polden the respected military supplIer, this title's photographic plates feature Ernest Polden posing for the all-important matters of grip, trigger pressing, and aiming.

¿Frederic Manning is generally acknowledged as the finest novelist of the Western Front. Born in Australia, novelist and poet Frederic Manning moved to England in his youth and was an off-and-on presence there for much of his life. He enlisted during 1915 into the Shropshire Light Infantry, and served in France during 1916 as 'Private 19022'. The Shropshires saw heavy fighting on the Somme, and Manning's four months there provided the background to Her Privates We. An undisputed classic of war writing and a lasting tribute to all who participated in the war to end all wars.

This very good and early tank book, written by a pioneering British military engineer and tank strategist who knew his subject firsthand. This is an excellent study written with an engineer's eye for mechanical detail. With good plates and chart of tank specifications and capabilities. Contains much on the experimental work of the 1920s. Martel served as a Brigade Major of Heavy Branch Machine Gun Corps, and at Tank Corps HQ in France in 1917-18 as a General Staff Officer, and his book is on the reading list of all serious students of armoured warfare.

This a valuable, accurate, and rare contemporary account by an officer who won the Military Cross serving with the 7th Bn.Tank Co. It contains detailed accounts of a large number of tank actions, including, from personal experience, the Cockcroft, Cambrai, Bourlon Wood, 1918 battles.Cyril Falls wrote of this book in his bibliography War Books:"...his best chapters are those of an eyewitness. He is at times severely critical & perhaps even unjust, though he has obviously tried not to be. For the reader who contemplates tackling one book only on tanks in the War this is probably the best, for Captain Browne is a lucid & entertaining writer."T./Lt. Douglas Gordon Browne, 7th Bn., Tank Co. Awarded the Military Cross, London Gazette 1st February 1919.For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He showed great ability and skill as company reconnaissance officer in operations on 27th September, 1918, near Inchy-en-Artois, and on 30th September at Sancourt. In the first case the success of the operation was mainly due to his reconnaissance of the Canal du Nord and of the route up to it. He led the Tanks right up to the front line, and set each one off in the right direction at zero hour. In the second case there was no time to make reconnaissance of the ground up to the starting point, but he led the Tanks on an extremely dark night up to the jumping off point under shell fire.

This study is concerned only with the landing of airborne fighting forces in an area occupied or controlled by an enemy and with the subsequent tactical commitment of those forces in conventional ground combat.

This publication was prepared by German officers after the end of World War II. There were a number of these publications, many of which are in publication in the German Report Series by Naval and Military Press. They are all of significant importance in understanding the way in which the war was fought, particularly on the eastern front.Terrain Factors in the Russian Campaign describes only the salient geographic features of areas in European Russia actually entered by German troops during World War II, the terrain problems encountered, and German methods of dealing with those problems.

This publication was prepared by a number of German officers after the end of World War II. There were a number of these publications, many of which are in publication in the German Report Series by Naval and Military Press. They are all of significant importance in understanding the way in which the war was fought, particularly on the eastern front.Combat in forests and swamps requires firm, farsighted, energetic leadership by commanders who are able to cope with the peculiarities of this type of warfare and avoid unnecessary crises and reverses. During initial engagements uncertainty about the enemy and terrain is far greater than in the open. Unpleasant surprises may occur at any moment - in dense forests because of lack of observation and in swampy areas because of the difficulty in obtaining an accurate terrain estimate. In such situations, ignorance on the part of the staffs, defective organization, or lack of advance planning will have an immediate effect on the physical condition and the morale of the troops and may cause a loss of lives which could have been avoided.

This pamphlet describes the World War II armoured traffic control principles employed by the German Army during their combat operations in Russia.

This pamphlet was prepared for the Historical Division, EUCOM, by a group of former German generals and general staff officers. The names of the contributors were not announced at the time. The principal author, who by the end of the war had attained the rank of general (Generaloberst), served on the Eastern Front throughout the Russian campaign and the subsequent retreat into the plains of northern Germany. He was successively commander of an infantry brigade, a panzer division (November 1941 to February 1943), and two different corps in the battles for Kharkov and Belgorod. Appointed commander of a panzer army on 1 December 1943, he participated in the withdrawal across southern Russia until the Germans reached the Carpathians. In August 1944 he was transferred to Army Group Center, and his last assignment was with Army Group Weichsel. During this final phase of his military career, he played an important part in the retreat from Lithuania, East Prussia, and Pomerania.By means of short narratives based on actual experiences, this study endeavors to describe the characteristics of Russian Breakthroughs and the countermeasures employed by the Germans. A few combat narratives contain other than strictly tactical details in an effort to convey some of the emotional factors which affected the actions of troop commanders and their men in different situations.Each of the chapters deals with one of the more frequently employed tactics to prevent or contain breakthroughs. It should be pointed out, however, that only in rare instances was one single method used. Most often one tactical measure predominated in an operation, with two or three others, or even more, complementing it. During extended defensive operations even the predominant method changed occasionally. The use of combination of defense tactics without preponderance of any one often proved effective. On many occasions the parent unit employed one specific defense method while its subordinate unit had to use other tactics. No two situations were alike, and each had to be treated on its own merits. The selection of the type of defensive tactics depended on the intuitive perception of the commander in the field as well as upon the circumstances.By means of short narratives based on actual experiences, this study describes the characteristics of Russian Breakthroughs and the countermeasures employed by the Germans. A few combat narratives contain other than strictly tactical details in an effort to convey some of the emotional factors which affected the actions of troop commanders and their men in different situations.

Climatic conditions of European Russia varied from bitterly cold, long winters to dry, hot summers, interrupted by wet, rainy springs and winters that virtually halted all ground movement. The German Army was ill prepared and ill equipped for Russian winters and paid a huge price for its negligence.