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Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Francis Wilfred De Guingand, Operation Victory, 1947
A personal account of the war years by Major General de GuingandIndex, ill, p.488.non-fictionA personal account of the war years by Major General de Guingandworld war 1939-1945 - history, world war 1939-1945 - personal narratives - britain -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Virginia Cowles, The phantom major, 1958
In the dark and uncertain days of 1941 and 1942, when Rommel's tanks were sweeping towards Suez, a handful of daring raiders were making history for the Allies. They operated deep behind the German lines, often driving hundreds of miles through the deserts of North Africa. They hid by day and struck by night, destroying aircraft, blowing up ammunition dumps, derailing trains, and killing many times their own number. These were the SAS, Stirling's desert raiders, the brainchild of a deceptively mild-mannered man with a brilliant idea. Small teams of resourceful, highly trained men would penetrate beyond the front lines of the opposing armies and wreak havoc where the Germans least expected it.Index, ill, p.352.non-fictionIn the dark and uncertain days of 1941 and 1942, when Rommel's tanks were sweeping towards Suez, a handful of daring raiders were making history for the Allies. They operated deep behind the German lines, often driving hundreds of miles through the deserts of North Africa. They hid by day and struck by night, destroying aircraft, blowing up ammunition dumps, derailing trains, and killing many times their own number. These were the SAS, Stirling's desert raiders, the brainchild of a deceptively mild-mannered man with a brilliant idea. Small teams of resourceful, highly trained men would penetrate beyond the front lines of the opposing armies and wreak havoc where the Germans least expected it. world war 1939-1945 - campaigns - north africa, great britain - special air service -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, George H. Doran Company, Revolt in the desert, 1927
The Arab Revolt of 1916-1918, when the disparate tribes of Arabia rose up as one great force to defeat an empire, was one of the most turbulent periods in the history of the Middle East and a pivotal element of the Middle Eastern arena of World War I. It sounded the death knell for the Ottoman Empire and paved the way for a new colonial power in the region - the British. It was T.E. Lawrence, a young army officer with a brilliant military mind and unmatched knowledge of the region and the Arab people, who - alongside the charismatic Faisal I - led the Revolt. These were epic events that changed the shape of the Middle East and affected Lawrence for the rest of his life. His magnificent first-hand account of the period is now a classic of 20th century literature.Index, ill, map, p.335.non-fictionThe Arab Revolt of 1916-1918, when the disparate tribes of Arabia rose up as one great force to defeat an empire, was one of the most turbulent periods in the history of the Middle East and a pivotal element of the Middle Eastern arena of World War I. It sounded the death knell for the Ottoman Empire and paved the way for a new colonial power in the region - the British. It was T.E. Lawrence, a young army officer with a brilliant military mind and unmatched knowledge of the region and the Arab people, who - alongside the charismatic Faisal I - led the Revolt. These were epic events that changed the shape of the Middle East and affected Lawrence for the rest of his life. His magnificent first-hand account of the period is now a classic of 20th century literature. world war 1914-1918 - campaigns - middle east, lawrence of arabia -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Lord Beaverbrook, Politicians and the war, 1914-1916, 1928
The role of the British government in the prosecution of the war of 1914-1918Index, p.264.non-fictionThe role of the British government in the prosecution of the war of 1914-1918great britain - politics and government, world war - 1914-1918 - history -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Eyre & Spottiswoode, With pennants flying : the immortal deeds of the Royal Armoured Corps, 1943
... narratives - Britain A history of the Royal Armoured Corps during ...A history of the Royal Armoured Corps during World War TwoIndex, ill, p.200.non-fictionA history of the Royal Armoured Corps during World War Twoworld war 1939-1945 - tank warfare, world war 1939-1945 - personal narratives - britain -
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Book, Before the dawn : a history of two historic retreats, 1957
An account of the retreats of the British Army in France and BurmaIndex, ill, maps, p.220.non-fictionAn account of the retreats of the British Army in France and Burmaworld war 1939-1945 - campaigns - burma, world war 1939-1945 - campaigns - france -
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Book, Bernard Law Montgomery, The memoirs of Field-Marshal the Viscount Montgomery of Alamein, K.G, 1958
Autobiography of Field Marshall MontgomeryIndex, ill, p.574.non-fictionAutobiography of Field Marshall Montgomeryworld war 1939-1945 - personal narratives - britain, world war 1939-1945 - history -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, McDonald, The new patriotism and the old, 1943
An analytical study of the Hitlerite and the British orders of civilizationp.188.non-fictionAn analytical study of the Hitlerite and the British orders of civilizationworld war 1939-1945 - political aspects, world war 1939-1945 - history -
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Book, McMillan, The British Empire and Commonwealth : a history for senior forms, 1952
... Graet Britain - History... Britain - History Great Britain - Imperialism A textbook ...A textbook on the history of British expansionIndex, maps, p.430.non-fictionA textbook on the history of British expansiongraet britain - history, great britain - imperialism -
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Book, J. Murray, Deeds that won the Empire : historic battle scenes, 1917
... Great Britain - Military history... Britain - Military history Napoleonic wars A patriotic tale ...A patriotic tale of British wartime exploits primarily during the Napoleonic warsIll, maps, p.328.non-fictionA patriotic tale of British wartime exploits primarily during the Napoleonic wars great britain - military history, napoleonic wars -
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Book, Blackie, Landmarks in English industrial history, 1913
... Great Britain - Economic history... Britain - Economic history Industrial revolution An economic ...An economic history of Britain from the Norman times.Index, p.368.non-fictionAn economic history of Britain from the Norman times.great britain - economic history, industrial revolution -
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Book, Hutchinson, The Royal Hospital, Chelsea, 1950
... hospitals - Great Britain Hospitals - History Index, ill, p.316 ...Index, ill, p.316.non-fictionmilitary hospitals - great britain, hospitals - history -
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Book, British soldiers, 1944
... Great Britain - History - Military... Britain - History - Military Great Britain - History - Army ...A short history of the British armyIll, bib, p.47.non-fictionA short history of the British armygreat britain - history - military, great britain - history - army -
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Book, The Earl of Birkenhead, Famous trials, 19??
... Britain - Trials Great Britain - Criminals A history of famous ...A history of famous trials in Britain from Mary, Queen of Scots to LandruIll, p.567.A history of famous trials in Britain from Mary, Queen of Scots to Landrugreat britain - trials, great britain - criminals -
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Book, Constable, A short history of the British Army, 1950
... A short history of the British Army...Great Britain - History - Army... Britain - History - Army Great Britain - History - Military ...A history of the British army up to the end of World War IInon-fictionA history of the British army up to the end of World War IIgreat britain - history - army, great britain - history - military -
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Book, Edward Arnold, The Hanoverians, 1714-1815, 1948
... Great Britain - History... of Hanover Great Britain - History A history of Hanoverian England ...A history of Hanoverian England from 1714 to 1815Index, bib, maps, p.458.non-fictionA history of Hanoverian England from 1714 to 1815house of hanover, great britain - history -
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Book - Russia and Britain, Edward Crankshaw, 194?
... Union - History Great Britain - Relations - Soviet Union A study ...A study of British and Russian relationsIll, p.128.non-fictionA study of British and Russian relationssoviet union - history, great britain - relations - soviet union -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Smith Elder and Co, The reign of Queen Victoria : a survey of fifty years of progress v.1, 1887
... Britain - Social conditions - 19th century Great Britain ...A study of the history of Great Britain during the reign of Queen VictoriaMap, p.594.non-fictionA study of the history of Great Britain during the reign of Queen Victoriagreat britain - social conditions - 19th century, great britain - economic conditions - 19th century -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Smith Elder and Co, The reign of Queen Victoria : a survey of fifty years of progress v.2, 1887
... Britain - Social conditions - 19th century Great Britain ...A study of the history of Great Britain during the reign of Queen VictoriaMap, p.620.non-fictionA study of the history of Great Britain during the reign of Queen Victoriagreat britain - social conditions - 19th century, great britain - economic conditions - 19th century -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Hodder and Stoughton, Historical and miscellaneous questions : British and general biography, etc, 1882
... Great Britain - History... Britain - History Examination questions - Schools A history school ...A history school bookIll, p.495.non-fictionA history school bookgreat britain - history, examination questions - schools -
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Book, J. M. Dent & company, The cathedrals of Great Britain, their history and architecture, 1902
... The cathedrals of Great Britain, their history and.... The cathedrals of Great Britain, their history and architecture Book J. M ...An illustrated guide to the cathedrals of Great BritainIll, p.449.non-fictionAn illustrated guide to the cathedrals of Great Britaincathedrals - great britain, church architecture - great britain -
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Book, Cassell, Manifest destiny : a study in five profiles of the rise and influence of the Mountbatten family, 1953
... Mountainbatten family Great Britain - Royal family The history ...The history of the Mountbatten or Battenberg familyIndex, ill, p.276.non-fictionThe history of the Mountbatten or Battenberg familymountainbatten family, great britain - royal family -
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Book, Longmans, Green, A century of British monarchy, 1951
... Great Britain - Monarchy - History... Britain - Monarchy - History Great Britain - Royal family ...A century of British monarchy from 1851 to 1951Ill, p.274.non-fictionA century of British monarchy from 1851 to 1951great britain - monarchy - history, great britain - royal family -
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Book, Batsford, Royal progress : one hundred years of British monarchy, 1937
... Great Britain - Monarchy - History... Britain - Monarchy - History Great Britain - Royal family One ...One hundred years of British monarchy from 1837 to 1937Index, ill, p.114.non-fictionOne hundred years of British monarchy from 1837 to 1937great britain - monarchy - history, great britain - royal family -
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Book, Hutchinson, His Majesty, King George VI : a study, 1952
... Great Britain - Monarchy - History... Britain - Royal family Great Britain - Monarchy - History The life ...The life and times of King George VIIll, p.110.non-fictionThe life and times of King George VIgreat britain - royal family, great britain - monarchy - history -
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Book, Eyre and Spottiswoode, King Edward VIII : his life and reign, 1937
... Great Britain - Monarchy - History... Britain - Monarchy - History King Edward VIII A history of King ...A history of King Edward VIII 1936Ill, p.304.non-fictionA history of King Edward VIII 1936great britain - monarchy - history, king edward viii -
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Book, Constable, King George the Fifth : his life and reign, 1952
... Great Britain - Monarchy - History... Britain - Monarchy - History Great Britain - Royal family Title ...Title A history of King George the Fifth - 1910-1936Ill, p.570.non-fictionTitle A history of King George the Fifth - 1910-1936great britain - monarchy - history, great britain - royal family -
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Book, Gollancz, The tragedy of Edward VII : a psychological study, 1928
... Great Britain - Monarchy - History... Britain - Monarchy - History Great Britain - Royal family The life ...The life and times of King Edward VIIIll, p.392.non-fictionThe life and times of King Edward VIIgreat britain - monarchy - history, great britain - royal family -
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Book, Caxton Pub. Co, India, 1910
... - History India - British occupation A history of the British ...A history of the British occupation of IndiaIndex, ill, map, p.307.non-fictionA history of the British occupation of Indiaindia - history, india - british occupation -
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Book, Macmillan and Co, Charles George Gordon, 1889
... Great Britain - Military history... Britain - Military history Gordon of Khartoum The life and times ...The life and times of Charles George Gordonp.255.non-fictionThe life and times of Charles George Gordongreat britain - military history, gordon of khartoum