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Richard Holmes (2) (1946–2011)

Auteur de Redcoat: The British Soldier in the Age of Horse and Musket

Pour les autres auteurs qui s'appellent Richard Holmes, voyez la page de désambigüisation.

59+ oeuvres 4,848 utilisateurs 34 critiques 2 Favoris

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Richard Holmes is Professor of Military and Security Studies at Cranfield University and the Royal Military College of Science.

Œuvres de Richard Holmes

Les batailles de l'histoire (1995) 282 exemplaires
Wellington: The Iron Duke (2002) 265 exemplaires
Soldiers: A History of Men in Battle (1985) 232 exemplaires
In the Footsteps of Churchill (2005) 164 exemplaires
The Western Front (1999) 130 exemplaires
World War II in Photographs (2000) 117 exemplaires
LES BATAILLES DE L'HISTOIRE (1995) 101 exemplaires
The First World War in Photographs (2001) 87 exemplaires
Dusty Warriors (2006) 86 exemplaires
Atlas historique de la guerre (1988) 76 exemplaires
The English Civil War (1981) — Auteur — 71 exemplaires
Firing Line (1756) 59 exemplaires
Bir Hacheim, Desert Citadel (1971) 54 exemplaires
Epic Land Battles (1976) 31 exemplaires
The Napoleonic Wars Experience (2007) 27 exemplaires
The Complete War Walks (2003) 23 exemplaires
The Napoleonic Wars (2006) 16 exemplaires
D-Day: The Files (2012) 15 exemplaires
The bitter end (1982) 8 exemplaires
Nuclear Warriors (1991) 2 exemplaires
Wielkie bitwy i kampanie (2001) 1 exemplaire
Grandes Batailles 1 exemplaire

Oeuvres associées

The Battlefields of the First World War: The Unseen Panoramas of the Western Front (2005) — Avant-propos, quelques éditions87 exemplaires
The Hutchinson Atlas of Battle Plans: Before and After (1979) — Introduction — 44 exemplaires
My Bit: A Lancashire Fusilier at War 1914-18 (1987) — Directeur de publication — 21 exemplaires

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This is likely the best biography for the neophyte Wellington enthusiast (me) to read, well written but not overwhelming in detail or very long. Some but not a great deal about his early life and family, the main focus is on the Duke's fighting career--where he finds himself and recognizes his abilities-- in India, then on to the major battles of the Peninsular Wars and, of course, lastly, Waterloo. His 'afterlife' is more or less summarized with longer pauses on the high moments (such as Catholic Emancipation for Ireland--very much his achievement). Wellington was a master of the pithy remark and Holmes sprinkles these throughout. Bits and bobs about his social life, his marriage, almost nothing about his relationship to his own two sons . . . The ending of the biography was very moving as Holmes himself comes forward to say that the more he learned of the man the more he admired him. That isn't always the case, many biographers end up disillusioned. I am utterly captivated and fascinated by the man -- one of a rare breed who rise to meet a need, have no lust for power over others, for he retained a sense of balance throughout his life. I can't wait to learn more. ****… (plus d'informations)
 
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sibylline | 3 autres critiques | Jan 29, 2024 |
I didn't quite make it through this book, but I flipped through enough of it to fill out my understanding of World War II. I enjoy reading books like this, that are designed for young readers but don't talk down to them. It is satisfying.
 
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Mustygusher | 2 autres critiques | Dec 19, 2022 |
One of the most enjoyable introductions to military history and the experience of the British Army in the opening months of the First World War that you will find. Richard Holmes takes the highly personal and somewhat eccentric approach of following the retreat by challenging himself to do so on horseback - as the BEF had done (at least the more senior officers) will have done 80 years previously. The mix of personal account of the challenge with the background to events has you with him, on horseback, riding the most unusual of battlefield tours. Particularly recommended for someone who may be new to military history, the First World War and the Western Front, but packed with enough detail and commentary for those already with a firm knowledge of the subject.… (plus d'informations)
 
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Œuvres
59
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3
Membres
4,848
Popularité
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Évaluation
4.0
Critiques
34
ISBN
373
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Favoris
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