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Richard Holmes (2) (1946–2011)

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Richard Holmes is Professor of Military and Security Studies at Cranfield University and the Royal Military College of Science.

Verk av Richard Holmes

Battle (Eyewitness Books) (1995) 282 exemplar
Wellington: The Iron Duke (2002) 265 exemplar
In the Footsteps of Churchill (2005) 164 exemplar
The Western Front (1999) 130 exemplar
World War II in Photographs (2000) 117 exemplar
Dusty Warriors (2006) 86 exemplar
The World Atlas of Warfare (1988) 76 exemplar
The English Civil War (1981) — Författare — 71 exemplar
Firing Line (1756) 59 exemplar
Bir Hacheim, Desert Citadel (1971) 54 exemplar
Epic Land Battles (1976) 31 exemplar
The Complete War Walks (2003) 23 exemplar
The Napoleonic Wars (2006) 16 exemplar
D-Day: The Files (2012) 15 exemplar
The bitter end (1982) 8 exemplar
Nuclear Warriors (1991) 2 exemplar
Wielkie bitwy i kampanie (2001) 1 exemplar
Grandes Batailles 1 exemplar

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The Hutchinson Atlas of Battle Plans: Before and After (1979) — Inledning — 44 exemplar
My Bit: A Lancashire Fusilier at War 1914-18 (1987) — Redaktör — 21 exemplar

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This is likely the best biography for the neophyte Wellington enthusiast (me) to read, well written but not overwhelming in detail or very long. Some but not a great deal about his early life and family, the main focus is on the Duke's fighting career--where he finds himself and recognizes his abilities-- in India, then on to the major battles of the Peninsular Wars and, of course, lastly, Waterloo. His 'afterlife' is more or less summarized with longer pauses on the high moments (such as Catholic Emancipation for Ireland--very much his achievement). Wellington was a master of the pithy remark and Holmes sprinkles these throughout. Bits and bobs about his social life, his marriage, almost nothing about his relationship to his own two sons . . . The ending of the biography was very moving as Holmes himself comes forward to say that the more he learned of the man the more he admired him. That isn't always the case, many biographers end up disillusioned. I am utterly captivated and fascinated by the man -- one of a rare breed who rise to meet a need, have no lust for power over others, for he retained a sense of balance throughout his life. I can't wait to learn more. ****… (mer)
 
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sibylline | 3 andra recensioner | Jan 29, 2024 |
I didn't quite make it through this book, but I flipped through enough of it to fill out my understanding of World War II. I enjoy reading books like this, that are designed for young readers but don't talk down to them. It is satisfying.
 
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karenchase | 1 annan recension | Jun 14, 2023 |
 
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Mustygusher | 2 andra recensioner | Dec 19, 2022 |
One of the most enjoyable introductions to military history and the experience of the British Army in the opening months of the First World War that you will find. Richard Holmes takes the highly personal and somewhat eccentric approach of following the retreat by challenging himself to do so on horseback - as the BEF had done (at least the more senior officers) will have done 80 years previously. The mix of personal account of the challenge with the background to events has you with him, on horseback, riding the most unusual of battlefield tours. Particularly recommended for someone who may be new to military history, the First World War and the Western Front, but packed with enough detail and commentary for those already with a firm knowledge of the subject.… (mer)
 
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JJ27VV | 1 annan recension | Aug 26, 2021 |

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Verk
59
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3
Medlemmar
4,848
Popularitet
#5,181
Betyg
4.0
Recensioner
34
ISBN
373
Språk
17
Favoritmärkt
2

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