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Follow the Sapper
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Peerage & Baronetage 2011
This is the last remaining and only printed reference guide to the British aristocracy currently available.
The Sapper VCs
Only 1354 Victoria Crosses have been awarded since its inception in 1856. Over 50 of these have gone to the Sappers (Royal Engineers), a corps not always associated with the heroic side of warfare. The actions earning these awards run from the most renowned, such as Lieutenant John Chard leading 100 men in the defence of Rorke's Drift against the onslaught of 4000 Zulus; to the most poignant, like Sapper William Hackett's sublime self-sacrifice in remaining with a wounded comrade in the depths of a collapsing mine tunnel in Flanders in WWI.
Wellington's Engineers
The role of the Royal Engineers in the Peninsular War has long been neglected and often misunderstood, and Mark Thompson's history is the first full account of their work and of the contribution they made throughout the conflict. He draws on his unrivalled collection of the engineers' letters and diaries in order to tell, in vivid detail, the story of the war as they experienced it. His narrative describes their role in all the major operations between 1808 and 1814, and it demonstrates the extraordinary range of tasks they undertook, from surveys and reconnaissance to the building of roads and bridges, siege works and field fortifications. His deeply researched study will be fascinating reading for anyone who is interested in the history of military engineering and a vital text for readers who are keen to broaden their understanding of the Peninsular War.
Victoria Crosses on the Western Front – Battles of the Hindenburg Line - St Quentin, Beaurevoir, Cambrai 1918 and the Pursuit to the Selle
In the past, while visiting the First World War battlefields, the author often wondered where the various Victoria Cross actions took place. He resolved to find out. In 1988, in the midst of his army career, research for this book commenced and over the years numerous sources have been consulted. Victoria Crosses on the Western Front: Battles of the Hindenburg Line - St Quentin, Beaurevoir, Cambrai 1918 and the Pursuit to the Selle is designed for the battlefield visitor as much as the armchair reader. A thorough account of each VC action is set within the wider strategic and tactical context. Detailed sketch maps show the area today, together with the battle-lines and movements of the comba...
The Harvard Advocate
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