Author : E. S. Nicholson
Publisher : Upfront
Page : 468 pages
File Size : 32,28 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781844262137
This touching autobiography charts the incredible life of a Yorkshire-born lad whose life story could match any Hollywood script. Using his childhood talent of motorcycle racing he becomes a stunt rider performing at many local shows. When World War II br
Author : Simon Godfrey
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 10,98 MB
Release : 2013-05-09
Category : History
ISBN : 1441181431
Command, Control, Communications and Intelligence form the backbone of the Army's operating system. But while much attention has been given in the literature to the other three elements, Communications in the British Army during World War II have been widely ignored. This book rectifies the omission. It shows that failures in front line communications contributed to several of the set backs suffered by the Army but also that ultimate victory was only achieved after a successful communications system was in place. It explains how the outcome of the main campaigns in Europe and North Africa depended on communications, how the system operated and how it evolved from a relatively primitive and inadequately supplied state at Dunkirk to a generally effective system at the time of the Rhine crossings. Problems still occurred however, for example at infantry platoon level and famously with paratrooper communications at Arnhem, often simply due to the shortcomings of existing technology. The book concludes that it is only very recently that advances in technology have allowed those problems to be solved.
Author : Frank A. Barrett
Publisher : York University Bookstore
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 21,54 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Art
ISBN : 1550144995
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 506 pages
File Size : 32,47 MB
Release : 1908
Category : Engineering
ISBN :
Author : Brian N. Hall
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 363 pages
File Size : 33,59 MB
Release : 2017-06-07
Category : History
ISBN : 1316820122
This is an important new study examining the military operations of the British Expeditionary Force in 1914–18 through the lens of its communications system. Brian Hall charts how new communications technology such as wireless, telephone and telegraph were used alongside visual signalling, carrier pigeons and runners as the British army struggled to develop a communication system adequate enough to wage modern warfare. He reveals how tenuous communications added to the difficulties of command and control during the war's early years, and examines their role during the major battles of the Somme, Arras, Ypres and Cambrai. It was only in 1918 that the British army would finally develop a flexible and sophisticated communications system capable of effectively coordinating infantry, artillery, tanks and aeroplanes. This is a major contribution to our understanding of British military operations during the First World War, the learning processes of armies and the revolution in military affairs.
Author : Royal Corps of Signals
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 11,83 MB
Release : 2020-07-14
Category : History
ISBN : 0750995416
Communications have always been, and are still a vital part of the Army's fighting power. Only with clear and trusted communications can commanders support, control, and lead their units and soldiers. The evolution of electrical communications in the last 150 years has been one of the most important developments humanity has ever witnessed. As the advantages that from ever more complex equipment became apparent the need for a technical arm of the Army, who specialised in communication systems, became apparent. The Royal Corps of Signals was founded in 1920 and since its founding the Corps has been leading the development of communications; delivering them in a variety of operational theatres.
Author : Reginald Francis Heaton Nalder
Publisher :
Page : 738 pages
File Size : 10,25 MB
Release : 1958
Category : Communications, Military
ISBN :
Author : David Winder Small
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 46,3 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Soldiers
ISBN : 1445732734
Author : Philip Warner
Publisher : Pen and Sword
Page : 398 pages
File Size : 23,63 MB
Release : 1989-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 0850528828
To maintain the link of communication between battlefields and HQ, between commanders and soldiers, between physically distant Corps is the vital job of the Royal Signal. But the responsibility of the Signals extends beyond the logistical requirements of inter-personal contact Electronic Intelligence and Electronic Warfare are major departments within the organisation, each of which supports the other. The Vital Link examines these diverse aspects and traces the complex developments in techniques, technology and signals tactics since the Second World War. The book, however, is more an historical story then an exhaustive tract for reference purposes. It records the growth of the Signals through its people, the 'high quality' ordinary solder to the odd character, all of whom help to define the Royal Signals. With anecdotes from individual's achievements, both personal and professional, the history of this essentially military branch is presented in an accessible and enjoyable manner.
Author : Roger Annett
Publisher : Pen and Sword
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 25,42 MB
Release : 2008-10-30
Category : History
ISBN : 1844685748
Air-dropped supplies were a vital part of the Allied campaign in Burma during World War II. The transportation of munitions, food and medical supplies was undertaken in the most difficult situations, both on the land where the air bases were often situated in remote tropical jungle terrain and in the air when hazardous flying conditions were met in the steamy airs above the carpet of forest treetops.This book is based upon the memories of nine veterans of the campaign: John Hart, an air-dispatcher with 194 Squadron; Peter Bray, a Dakota pilot with 31 Squadron; Arthur Watts, a fitter with both 31 and 194 Squadrons; Colin Lynch an Observer on 31 Squadron; Norman Currell, a Dakota pilot with 31 Squadron; George Hufflett, 1st Queens Infantry; Ken Brown, Royal Signals; Eric Knowles, the Buffs and Dame Vera Lynn who was with ENSA during the campaign. It describes how they arrived in Burma and their previous wartime experiences and then explains there parts in the famous actions such as The Defence of Arakan, The Sieges of Imphal and Kohima, the Allied Counterattack, the Advance to Mandalay and the Race to Rangoon.The author explains the background to this theater of war and then puts the veterans memories into context as the campaign progresses.
