The Tommy's Handbook

Storey, Neil R

ISBN 10: 0750955686 / ISBN 13: 9780750955683

Published by The History Press, Brimscombe Port Stroud, Gloucestershire, UK, 2014

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The corners are sharp, many illustrations in the 192 pp.

Seller Inventory # 9902

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Tommy's Handbook
• Publisher: The History Press, Brimscombe Port Stroud, Gloucestershire, UK
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0750955686
• ISBN 13: 9780750955683
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Very Good Plus
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket
• Seller catalogs:
  • Military History

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Synopsis

In the years immediately before the First World War, the British Army was comprehensively reformed, and new training manuals and regulations were issued across the force. Covering topics such as uniform, drill and marching songs, equipment, trench construction, scouting and reconnaissance work, field communications, modern military techniques and strategy, and how casualties and prisoners of war should be dealt with, these manuals contained concise, practical advice compiled by experts. They were regularly updated and reprinted in response to the latest developments in warfare. Packed with excerpts carefully selected by historian Neil R. Storey from his nationally respected archive, this volume provides an authentic overview of how a typical Tommy was trained both at home and in the field during the First World War.

About the Author

NEIL STOREY is an award-winning historian and lecturer specialising in themes that shaped society in the 19th and early 20th centuries, notably crime, medicine and warfare. He has published over 30 books, is the creator of the popular Grim Almanac series published by The History Press and regularly writes features on social history themes for national periodicals. Storey is distinguished by his original and diligent research; he has assembled a nationally respected archive of rare books, manuscripts, engravings and photographs to illustrate his works and has featured on numerous television and radio documentaries as guest, historical adviser and consultant.