Nelson at War 1914-1918

Nelson at War 1914-1918
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Total Pages : 256
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ISBN-10 : 1844680185
ISBN-13 : 9781844680184
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Book Synopsis Nelson at War 1914-1918 by : Roy Swales

Download or read book Nelson at War 1914-1918 written by Roy Swales and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Royal Naval Division, a fighting formation of naval ratings and Royal Marines, was formed at the instigation of Winston Churchill at the beginning of the First World War. At first under the control of the Admiralty, it fought at the defence of Antwerp in October 1914 and through the whole of the Gallipoli campaign. In 1916 the Admiralty handed the Division over to Army control. Re-named the 63rd (Royal Naval) Division, it fought with great distinction and success with the BEF in France and Belgium. The division was always an odd ball formation, fighting under the White Ensign, and its eight naval battalions were named after great admirals. The greatest of them all, Vice Admiral Horatio, Viscount Nelson, gave his name to Nelson Battalion. Like the other naval battalions, the Nelson had a complement of officers and ratings of the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve and Royal Fleet Reserve seamen and stokers. Nearly 800 would lose their lives in the three and half years of its fighting existence. The book traces the history of Nelson Battalion from August 1914 to February 1918 when it was disbanded. Against the background of the battalion's movements and battles the fate of its sailor-soldiers is revealed, more than 300 individuals being mentioned in the text. A full roll of honour is also included. Main Selling Points: * The Nelson Battalion was constantly in action throughout the Great Wr (Antwerp, Galliopoli and Northern France). * A detailed study of this unusual force which will be of great interest to WW1 enthusiasts and naval historians. ILLUSTRATIONS: ILLUSTRATED IMPRINT PEN & SWORD SELECT


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