Artículos relacionados a Into the Jaws of Death: British Military Blunders,...
Sinopsis
Between the Crimean War and the dawn of the 20th century, the British Army was almost continuously engaged in one corner of the globe or another, in military operations famously characterized by Kipling as the 'savage wars of peace'. In his new work on the most dramatic Victorian campaigns Mike Snook bring's the most dramatic clashes of the age of empire back to life. Here focuses closely on defeat and disaster - the occasions when things went badly awry for the British. The names of these great battles - Isandlwana, Maiwand, Majuba Hill, Khartoum, Colenso, Spion Kop and Magersfontein still resonate down through the ages. In a meticulously researched military history, the author exposes the true and sometimes embarrassing causes of defeat. Overstretch, political meddling, military incompetence and petty jealousy all played their part. Above all else, however, these are dramatic and perceptive accounts of mere mortal men struggling to deal with the often overpowering dynamics and horrors of 19th-century warfare on the fringes of Empire.
"Sinopsis" puede pertenecer a otra edición de este libro.
Reseña del editor
Between the Crimean War and the dawn of the 20th century, the British Army was almost continuously engaged in one corner of the globe or another, in military operations famously characterized by Kipling as the 'savage wars of peace'. In his new work on the most dramatic Victorian campaigns Mike Snook bring's the most dramatic clashes of the age of empire back to life. Here focuses closely on defeat and disaster - the occasions when things went badly awry for the British. The names of these great battles - Isandlwana, Maiwand, Majuba Hill, Khartoum, Colenso, Spion Kop and Magersfontein still resonate down through the ages. In a meticulously researched military history, the author exposes the true and sometimes embarrassing causes of defeat. Overstretch, political meddling, military incompetence and petty jealousy all played their part. Above all else, however, these are dramatic and perceptive accounts of mere mortal men struggling to deal with the often overpowering dynamics and horrors of 19th-century warfare on the fringes of Empire.
Biografía del autor
Born in Monmouthshire, Lieutenant Colonel Mike Snook is a lifelong professional soldier. After graduating successively from Leicester University and Sandhurst, he was commissioned into the Royal Regiment of Wales in 1984. Since then he has served all around the world, including active service in regimental and staff appointments in Afghanistan, Bosnia, South Armagh and Belfast. In recent years he has worked as a British military adviser in South Africa and as the Chief Instructor of the Tactical Intelligence Branch at the Defence College of Intelligence. Presently on the HQ staff at the Defence Academy, he is utilizing his spare time to read for a PhD.
"Sobre este título" puede pertenecer a otra edición de este libro.
Comprar nuevo
Ver este artículo
EUR 48,42
EUR 34,41 gastos de envío desde Reino Unido a España
Destinos, gastos y plazos de envíoResultados de la búsqueda para Into the Jaws of Death: British Military Blunders,...
Imagen de archivo
Into the Jaws of Death: British Military Blunders 1879 - 1900
Publicado por
Frontline Books, 2008
ISBN 10: 1844157067
ISBN 13: 9781844157068
Antiguo o usado
Tapa dura
Librería: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Reino Unido
Calificación del vendedor: 5 de 5 estrellas
Hardback. Condición: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Nº de ref. del artículo: GOR003010249
Cantidad disponible: 5 disponibles
Imagen de archivo
Into the Jaws of Death : British Military Blunders, 1879-1900
Publicado por
Pen & Sword Books Limited, 2008
ISBN 10: 1844157067
ISBN 13: 9781844157068
Antiguo o usado
Tapa dura
Librería: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, Reino Unido
Calificación del vendedor: 5 de 5 estrellas
Condición: Good. 0th Edition. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Nº de ref. del artículo: GRP34083038
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles
Imagen de archivo
Into the Jaws of Death: British Military Blunders 1879 - 1900
Publicado por
Frontline Books, 2008
ISBN 10: 1844157067
ISBN 13: 9781844157068
Antiguo o usado
Tapa dura
Librería: Hay-on-Wye Booksellers, Hay-on-Wye, HEREF, Reino Unido
Calificación del vendedor: 5 de 5 estrellas
Condición: Very Good. Nº de ref. del artículo: 7102-02-04-2025-LMC
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles
Imagen de archivo
Into the Jaws of Death: British Military Blunders 1879 - 1900
Publicado por
Frontline Books, 2008
ISBN 10: 1844157067
ISBN 13: 9781844157068
Antiguo o usado
Tapa dura
Librería: HALCYON BOOKS, LONDON, Reino Unido
Calificación del vendedor: 5 de 5 estrellas
hardcover. Condición: Very Good. ALL ITEMS ARE DISPATCHED FROM THE UK WITHIN 48 HOURS ( BOOKS ORDERED OVER THE WEEKEND DISPATCHED ON MONDAY) ALL OVERSEAS ORDERS SENT BY TRACKABLE AIR MAIL. IF YOU ARE LOCATED OUTSIDE THE UK PLEASE ASK US FOR A POSTAGE QUOTE FOR MULTI VOLUME SETS BEFORE ORDERING. Nº de ref. del artículo: mon0000962972
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles
Imagen de archivo
Into the Jaws of Death: British Military Blunders 1879 - 1900 [Hardcover] Colonel Mike Snook
Publicado por
Frontline Books, 2008
ISBN 10: 1844157067
ISBN 13: 9781844157068
Antiguo o usado
Tapa dura
Librería: Hay-on-Wye Booksellers, Hay-on-Wye, HEREF, Reino Unido
Calificación del vendedor: 5 de 5 estrellas
Condición: Fine. Dust jacket has light scratches and outer edges have minor scuffs. Book content is in like new condition. Nº de ref. del artículo: 097373-2
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles
Imagen de archivo
Into the Jaws of Death: British Military Blunders 1879 - 1900
Publicado por
Frontline Books, 2008
ISBN 10: 1844157067
ISBN 13: 9781844157068
Antiguo o usado
Tapa dura
Librería: Books From California, Simi Valley, CA, Estados Unidos de America
Calificación del vendedor: 5 de 5 estrellas
hardcover. Condición: Good. Nº de ref. del artículo: mon0003364331
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles
Imagen del vendedor
Into the Jaws of Death British Military Blunders, 1879-1900
Publicado por
Frontline Books, Barnsley, UK, 2008
ISBN 10: 1844157067
ISBN 13: 9781844157068
Antiguo o usado
Tapa dura
Original o primera edición
Librería: Adelaide Booksellers, Clarence Gardens, SA, Australia
Calificación del vendedor: 5 de 5 estrellas
Hardback. 1st Edition. Octavo Size [approx 15.5 x 22.8cm]. Very Good condition in Very Good Dustjacket. DJ protected in our purpose-made plastic sleeve. A nice copy. Previous owner's details to front free end paper. Colour and black & white illustrations. B/w maps. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 432 pages. Nº de ref. del artículo: 321327
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles
Imagen de archivo
Into the Jaws of Death: British Military Blunders 1879 - 1900
Publicado por
Frontline Books, 2008
ISBN 10: 1844157067
ISBN 13: 9781844157068
Antiguo o usado
Tapa dura
Librería: beneton, Millsboro, DE, Estados Unidos de America
Calificación del vendedor: 4 de 5 estrellas
hardcover. Condición: Fair. H. Nº de ref. del artículo: 230907043
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles
Imagen de archivo
Into the Jaws of Death: British Military Blunders, 1879-1900 (Hardcover)
Publicado por
Pen & Sword Books Ltd, Barnsley, 2008
ISBN 10: 1844157067
ISBN 13: 9781844157068
Nuevo
Tapa dura
Librería: CitiRetail, Stevenage, Reino Unido
Calificación del vendedor: 5 de 5 estrellas
Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. British Military Disasters 18791900 . The experience of colonial warfare brought vividly to life. . New insights into the characters of some of Victoria's most notable military commanders . Tabulated orders of battle for all combatants Between the Crimean War and the dawn of the 20th century, the British Army was almost continuously engaged in one corner of the globe or another, in military operations famously characterized by Kipling as the 'savage wars of peace'. From Cairo to Cape Town, hard-pressed handfuls of British soldiers flogged across often impossible terrain, and overcame a raft of logistic difficulties, to bring a succession of resourceful enemies to battle. When at length the protagonists met at close quarters, there were often startling, unexpected and violent outcomes. In his new work on the most dramatic Victorian campaigns Colonel Mike Snook deploys his professional expertise as a soldier, in concert with his life-long study of British military history, to bring the most dramatic clashes of the age of empire back to life. In the first of two volumes on the subject, he focuses closely on defeat and disaster the occasions when things when badly awry for the British. The names of these great battles Isandlwana, Maiwand, Majuba Hill, Khartoum, Colenso, Spion Kop and Magersfontein still resonate down through the ages. In a wide-ranging and meticulously researched military history, the author exposes the true and sometimes embarrassing causes of defeat. Overstretch, political meddling, military incompetence and petty jealousy all played their part. Above all else, however, these are dramatic and perceptive accounts of mere mortal men struggling to deal with the often overpowering dynamics and horrors of 19th-century warfare on the fringes of Empire. Mike Snook is a serving officer of the Royal Regiment of Wales (formerly the 24th). He is the author How Can Man Die Better and Like Wolves on the Fold Between the Crimean War and the dawn of the 20th century, the British Army was almost continuously engaged in one corner of the globe or another, in military operations famously characterized by Kipling as the 'savage wars of peace'. The author focuses on defeat and disaster - the occasions when things when badly awry for the British. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781844157068
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles
Imagen de archivo
Into the Jaws of Death: British Military Blunders 1879 - 1900
Librería: GoldBooks, Denver, CO, Estados Unidos de America
Calificación del vendedor: 5 de 5 estrellas
Condición: new. Nº de ref. del artículo: 61F28_37_1844157067
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles