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Title: The Old Contemptibles Condition: New ISBN-10: 0850458986 EAN: 9780850458985 ISBN: 9780850458985 Publisher: Osprey Publishing Format: Paperback Release Date: 05/25/1989 Description: On 19 August 1914 Kaiser Wilhelm II ordered General von Kluck, commanding the German First Army, to 'exterminate the treacherous English and walk over General French's contemptible little Army'. The 'Old Contemptibles' adopted the aspersion like a treasured regimental title, their subsequent successes earning them a more accurate evaluation as 'the best trained, best organised and best equipped British Army that ever went forth to war'. This book examines the history, organization and uniforms of the British Expeditionary Force of the early 20th century. The text is accompanied by numerous illustrations, including maps, photographs, and colour plates. Language: English Country/Region of Manufacture: GB Item Height: 248mm Item Length: 184mm Item Width: 7mm Item Weight: 250g Author: Michael Barthorp Illustrator: Pierre Turner Contributor: Pierre Turner (Illustrated by) Genre: History Topic: Military History, Law & Politics Book Series: Elite Release Year: 1989
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