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.
| ISBN: | 9780750955683 |
| Publication date: | 7th July 2014 |
| Author: | Neil R Storey |
| Publisher: | The History Press |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 192 pages |
| Genres: |
First World War Land forces and warfare Combat / defence skills and manuals Military history |
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.
The Tommy's Handbook features in the following genres: First World War, Land forces and warfare, Combat / defence skills and manuals, Military history
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The Tommy's Handbook was written by Neil R Storey and published by The History Press
The Tommy's Handbook has 192 pages
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