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The Old Contemptibles

By Michael Barthorp

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The Old Contemptibles

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Osprey's study of British forces from the time of the Second Boer War (1899-1902) up to World War I (1914-1918). On 19 August 1914 Kaiser Wilhelm II ordered General von Kluck, commanding the German First Army, to 'exterminate the treacherous English and walk over General French's contemptible little Army'. The 'Old Contemptibles' adopted the aspersion like a treasured regimental title, their subsequent successes earning them a more accurate evaluation as 'the best trained, best organised and best equipped British Army that ever went forth to war'. This book examines the history, organization and uniforms of the British Expeditionary Force of the early 20th century. The text is accompanied by numerous illustrations, including maps, photographs, and colour plates.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
64
Release Date:
1989-05-01
Publication Date:
1989-05-25
Publisher:
Bloomsbury Publishing plc
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0850458986
ISBN13:
9780850458985
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
3842 g
Height:
182 cm
Width:
244 cm
Thickness:
3 cm
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