Palestine 1917. (2021)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Robert Wilson ; edited by Helen D. Millgate.
• Authors: Wilson, Robert Henry, 1894-1980
• Editors: Millgate, Helen D
• Contents: Introduction 1. Army experiences in England. 2. General Introduction to the Middle Eastern campaign and to the Royal Gloucestershire Hussars Yeomanry in particular. En route to Egypt - settling in with the Regiment. 3. "Baptism of Fire" at Romani, August 1916. 4. Movements in Egypt: action at Rafa - and wounded. 5. In hospital Port Said and convalescent at Alexandria. Preliminaries and first two battles for Gaza, Spring 1917. 6. Summer 1917 - stalemate - the lighter side of desert warfare - General Allenby takes over – on course in Cairo and leave in Alexandria. 7. Success at Gaza - Cavalry charge at Huj - "Jerusalem by Christmas. " 8. 1918 - significant meeting in Cairo - Spring and summer in the Jordan Valley - abortive expedition across the Jordan. 9. The "Big Push" - the jaws close at Damascus. 10. Malaria at Baalbek - Macabre adventures in Beirut- end of active service. 11. Journey home 1919 - "Hero’s welcome?"
• Edition: 1st
• Publisher Details: London : Routledge
• Publication Date: 2021
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 940.415092; World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Palestine; World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, British
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781351327268
• Related ISBNs: 9781351327275; 9781351327282
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