04784nam 22004933 450 991015628440332120230808202413.097817862581821786258188(CKB)3810000000099563(MiAaPQ)EBC4807935(Au-PeEL)EBL4807935(CaPaEBR)ebr11348563(OCoLC)974590818(Exl-AI)4807935(EXLCZ)99381000000009956320210901d2016 uy 0engurcnu||||||||txtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierAllenby, A Study In GreatnessSan Francisco :Verdun Press,2016.©2016.1 online resource (252 pages)Allenby, A Study In Greatness ;v.1Intro -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- DEDICATION -- PREFACE -- ILLUSTRATIONS -- MAPS AND PLANS -- PROLOGUE-ALLENBY THE MAN -- BOOK I-FORGE -- CHAPTER I-EARLY LIFE (1861-82) -- I-ORIGINS AND CHILDHOOD (1861-71) -- II-SCHOOLDAYS (1871-78) -- III-ROYAL MILITARY COLLEGE, SANDHURST (1878-82) -- IV-THE YOUNG ALLENBY -- CHAPTER II-THE REGIMENT (1882-96) -- I-EARLY SERVICE IN SOUTH AFRICA (1882-83) -- II-ZULULAND AND BECHUANALAND (1883-85) -- III-SOUTH AFRICA (1886-90) -- IV-GARRISON LIFE AT HOME (1890-96) -- CHAPTER III-THE STAFF (1896-99) -- I-THE STAFF COLLEGE (1896-97) -- II-THE CURRAGH (1898-99) -- CHAPTER IV-THE SOUTH AFRICAN WAR (1899-1902) -- I-THE COMING OF WAR -- II-THE VOYAGE TO SOUTH AFRICA (November-December 1899) -- III-THE FIRST PHASES OF THE WAR (December 1899-February 1900) -- IV-KIMBERLEY AND BLOEMFONTEIN (February-April 1900) -- V-THE TRANSVAAL: COMMAND OF THE INNISKILLINGS (April 1900-January 1901) -- VI-THE COLUMN COMMANDER (January 1901-May 1902) -- CHAPTER V-PREPARATION FOR ARMAGEDDON (1902-14) -- I-COMMAND OF THE 5TH LANCERS (August 1902-October 1905) -- II-THE 4TH CAVALRY BRIGADE (October 1905-October 1909) -- III-INSPECTOR-GENERAL OF CAVALRY (1910-14) -- BOOK II-SWORD AND BATON -- CHAPTER VI-THE CAVALRY IN FRANCE (August 1914-May 1915) -- I-MOBILIZATION AND ENGAGEMENT (August 4-24, 1914) -- II-THE RETREAT (August 24-September 5, 1914) -- III-THE ADVANCE TO THE AISNE (September 6-30, 1914) -- IV-THE CAVALRY CORPS (October 1914-May 1915) -- CHAPTER VII-CORPS AND ARMY COMMANDER (May 1915-June 1917) -- I-THE FIFTH CORPS (May-October 1915) -- II-THE THIRD ARMY (TO THE BATTLE OF ARRAS) (October 1915-November 1916) -- III-THE BATTLES OF ARRAS: PREPARATION AND EXECUTION (Winter 1916-June 1917) -- CHAPTER VIII-THE TAKING OF JERUSALEM (June-December 1917) -- I-THE PREPARATION OF A CAMPAIGN (June-October 1917).II-BREAKING THE LINE (October 27-November 7, 1917) -- III-PURSUIT IN PHILISTIA (November 8-18, 1917) -- IV-JERUSALEM (November 18-December 31, 1917) -- CHAPTER IX-THE FINAL CAMPAIGN (January-September 1918) -- I-INTERVAL (January-March 1918) -- II-TRANS-JORDAN (March-May 1918) -- III-REORGANIZATION AND PLANNING (May-August 1918) -- IV-THE EVE OF MEGIDDO (August-September 1918) -- CHAPTER X-CAVALCADE (September 17-October 31, 1918) -- I-MEGIDDO (September 17-22, 1918) -- II-DAMASCUS (September 23-October 5, 1918) -- III-ALEPPO (October 5-31, 1918) -- EPILOGUE-ALLENBY THE GENERAL.This biography of Field-Marshal Viscount Allenby, authored by General Sir Archibald Wavell, delves into the life and military career of one of the most prominent British commanders during World War I. The book chronicles Allenby's early life, military education, and his subsequent rise through the ranks, focusing particularly on his service in South Africa and his pivotal role in the Middle East during the Great War. Allenby's strategic brilliance is showcased through his successful campaigns in Palestine and Syria, culminating in the significant capture of Jerusalem and victories in the Battles of Megiddo. The biography not only highlights Allenby's military achievements but also provides insight into his character and leadership style, portraying him as a dedicated and humane leader. Wavell's work, published amid the backdrop of World War II, emphasizes Allenby's lasting impact on military strategy and his contributions as a wise administrator in post-war Egypt.Generated by AI.Allenby, A Study In GreatnessAllenby, A Study In GreatnessWorld War, 1914-1918Generated by AIGeneralsGenerated by AIWorld War, 1914-1918.Generals.Wavell Field-Marshal Earl1075286MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910156284403321Allenby, A Study In Greatness3409100UNINA