Col Mike Snook (20 results)

Paperback. Condition: New. Wednesday 22 January 1879 was one of the most dramatic days in the annals of military history. In the morning, a modern British army was swept aside by the onset of a seemingly unstoppable host at Isandlwana. Nearby, at a remote border outpost on the Buffalo River, a single company of the 24th Regiment and a few dozen recuperating hospital patients were passing another hot, monotonous day. News of the disaster across the river came like a bolt from the blue. Retreat was not an option. It seemed certain that the Rorke's Drift detachment would share the terrible fate of their comrades. Colonel Snook brings the insights of a military professional to bear in this strikingly original account. It is an extraordinary tale - a victory largely achieved by the sheer bloody-mindedness in adversity of the British infantryman, fighting at the remarkable odds of over thirty to one. The heroics of all eleven VC winners are recounted in detail, and we are offered new insights into how the Zulu attack unfolded and how 150 men achieved their improbable victory.The author describes the remainder of the war, from the recovery of the lost Queen's Colour of the 24th to the climactic charge of the 17th Lancers at Ulundi. We return to Isandlwana to consider culpability, and learn of the often tragic fates of many of the war's participants.…

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Paperback. Condition: New. Wednesday 22 January 1879 was one of the most dramatic days in the annals of military history. In the morning, a modern British army was swept aside by the onset of a seemingly unstoppable host at Isandlwana. Nearby, at a remote border outpost on the Buffalo River, a single company of the 24th Regiment and a few dozen recuperating hospital patients were passing another hot, monotonous day. News of the disaster across the river came like a bolt from the blue. Retreat was not an option. It seemed certain that the Rorke's Drift detachment would share the terrible fate of their comrades. Colonel Snook brings the insights of a military professional to bear in this strikingly original account. It is an extraordinary tale - a victory largely achieved by the sheer bloody-mindedness in adversity of the British infantryman, fighting at the remarkable odds of over thirty to one. The heroics of all eleven VC winners are recounted in detail, and we are offered new insights into how the Zulu attack unfolded and how 150 men achieved their improbable victory.The author describes the remainder of the war, from the recovery of the lost Queen's Colour of the 24th to the climactic charge of the 17th Lancers at Ulundi. We return to Isandlwana to consider culpability, and learn of the often tragic fates of many of the war's participants.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Brand new book, sourced directly from publisher. Dispatch time is 24-48 hours from our warehouse. Book will be sent in robust, secure packaging to ensure it reaches you securely.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: DJ Fine. 1st Printing.

Condition: New. 2016. Revised. Paperback. Num Pages: 320 pages, 32pp illustrations and 8 maps. BIC Classification: 1HFM; 3JH; HBJH; HBLL; HBW; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 546. . . . . .

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Includes 53*b/w photographs and colour illustrations and 8*maps. xvi, 302pp.

Condition: New. 2016. Revised. Paperback. Num Pages: 320 pages, 32pp illustrations and 8 maps. BIC Classification: 1HFM; 3JH; HBJH; HBLL; HBW; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 546. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. An account of the military events of 22 January, 1879 during the Zulu War. This is a very nice copy - red casing and d-j clean and without marks; text excellent. The actual text is 240 pp long; 7 appendices, illus, bibliog, notes, glossary and index. Not ex-lib. …

Paperback / softback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 3 working days.

Pbk, pub. 2010, 320 pages, B&W photographs. Slightly tatty cover, internally fine.

Hardback. Condition: Mint. Dust Jacket Condition: Mint. First Edition. LIKE WOLVES ON THE FOLD The Defence of Rorke's Drift. Lieutenant Colonel Mike Snook. Frontline Publishers, Barnsley 2006 First Edition ISBN 9781848326026 302pp Illustrated Hardback. This mint unread copy is bound in burgundy cloth covered boards with bright gilt titling to the spine, tight, white, bright and square. The unclipped dust wrapper is also in mint condition. Wednesday 22 January 1879 was one of the most dramatic days in the annals of military history. In the morning, a modern British army was swept aside by the onset of a seemingly unstoppable host at Isandlwana. Nearby, at a remote border outpost on the Buffalo River, a single company of the 24th Regiment and a few dozen recuperating hospital patients were passing another hot, monotonous day. News of the disaster across the river came like a bolt from the blue. Retreat was not an option. It seemed certain that the Rorke's Drift detachment would share the terrible fate of their comrades. Colonel Snook, a serving officer with the Royal Regiment of Wales (formerly the 24th Regiment of Foot) brings the insights of a military professional to bear in this strikingly original account. It is an extraordinary tale - a victory largely achieved by the sheer bloody-mindedness in adversity of the British infantryman, fighting at the remarkable odds of over thirty to one. The heroics of all eleven VC winners are recounted in detail, and we are offered new insights into how the Zulu attack unfolded and how 150 men achieved their improbable victory. The author describes the remainder of the war, from the recovery of the lost Queen's Colour of the 24th to the climactic charge of the 17th Lancers at Ulundi. We return to Isandlwana to consider culpability, and learn of the often tragic fates of many of the war's participants.…

Condition: NEW.

Paperback. Condition: New. Wednesday 22 January 1879 was one of the most dramatic days in the annals of military history. In the morning, a modern British army was swept aside by the onset of a seemingly unstoppable host at Isandlwana. Nearby, at a remote border outpost on the Buffalo River, a single company of the 24th Regiment and a few dozen recuperating hospital patients were passing another hot, monotonous day. News of the disaster across the river came like a bolt from the blue. Retreat was not an option. It seemed certain that the Rorke's Drift detachment would share the terrible fate of their comrades. Colonel Snook brings the insights of a military professional to bear in this strikingly original account. It is an extraordinary tale - a victory largely achieved by the sheer bloody-mindedness in adversity of the British infantryman, fighting at the remarkable odds of over thirty to one. The heroics of all eleven VC winners are recounted in detail, and we are offered new insights into how the Zulu attack unfolded and how 150 men achieved their improbable victory.The author describes the remainder of the war, from the recovery of the lost Queen's Colour of the 24th to the climactic charge of the 17th Lancers at Ulundi. We return to Isandlwana to consider culpability, and learn of the often tragic fates of many of the war's participants.…

Condition: New. KlappentextThrough this book the reader is offered new into how the Zulu attack unfolded and learns of the often tragic fates of many of the war s participants. Contains 32 pages of fully captioned illustrations and terrain photographs.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Like Wolves on the Fold: The Defence of Rorke's Drift | Lieut. Col. Mike Snook | Taschenbuch | Kartoniert / Broschiert | Englisch | 2010 | Pen & Sword Books Ltd | EAN 9781848325838 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: preigu GmbH & Co. KG, Lengericher Landstr. 19, 49078 Osnabrück, mail[at]preigu[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Wednesday 22 January 1879 was one of the most dramatic days in the annals of military history. In the morning, a modern British army was swept aside by the onset of a seemingly unstoppable host at Isandlwana. Nearby, at a remote border outpost on the Buffalo River, a single company of the 24th Regiment and a few dozen recuperating hospital patients were passing another hot, monotonous day. News of the disaster across the river came like a bolt from the blue. Retreat was not an option. It seemed certain that the Rorke's Drift detachment would share the terrible fate of their comrades. Colonel Snook brings the insights of a military professional to bear in this strikingly original account. It is an extraordinary tale - a victory largely achieved by the sheer bloody-mindedness in adversity of the British infantryman, fighting at the remarkable odds of over thirty to one. The heroics of all eleven VC winners are recounted in detail, and we are offered new insights into how the Zulu attack unfolded and how 150 men achieved their improbable victory.The author describes the remainder of the war, from the recovery of the lost Queen's Colour of the 24th to the climactic charge of the 17th Lancers at Ulundi. We return to Isandlwana to consider culpability, and learn of the often tragic fates of many of the war's participants.…

paperback. Condition: As New. A beautiful copy.Appears to have never been read. Text in mint/unmarked condition. Cover has minor shelf rubbings. Binding is tight. Your Satisfaction Guaranteed. We ship daily.

Paperback. Condition: 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.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. The book is in fine condition with no marks or inscriptions. The dust wrapper is in fine condition and is not price clipped. The wrapper comes with a clear unattached protective cover. We have a large selection of Anglo-Zulu books.…