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Peter Stanley

    Peter Stanley è un importante storico militare e autore il cui lavoro è profondamente informato dalla sua ricerca sui campi di battaglia australiani in tutto il mondo. Ex Storico Principale del Memoriale di Guerra Australiano, dirige ora il Centro di Ricerca Storica presso il Museo Nazionale d'Australia. La sua scrittura approfondisce la comprensione della storia militare e del suo impatto. Porta uno sguardo critico e analitico nelle narrazioni del conflitto.

    Terriers in India: British Territorials 1914-19
    Dragoon
    John Company's Armies
    Die in Battle, Do Not Despair
    Hul! Hul!
    • 2024

      John Company's Armies

      The Military Forces of British India 1824-57

      • 408pagine
      • 15 ore di lettura

      Delving into the multi-ethnic composition of British Indian armies, this book examines the diverse backgrounds and cultures that shaped these forces under the East India Company. It highlights the complexities of identity, loyalty, and service among soldiers from various ethnic groups, revealing how their contributions influenced military strategies and colonial policies. Through detailed analysis, the author sheds light on the often-overlooked narratives of these armies and their significant role in British colonial history.

      John Company's Armies
    • 2023

      Dragoon

      First Strike

      • 342pagine
      • 12 ore di lettura

      In a thrilling tale of intergalactic conflict, humanity faces an unprecedented threat as aliens launch a full-scale invasion. The story unfolds with intense battles and strategic maneuvers, highlighting the resilience and ingenuity of Earth's defenders. As characters grapple with fear, hope, and the struggle for survival, alliances are tested, and unexpected heroes emerge. The narrative explores themes of unity and courage in the face of overwhelming odds, making it a gripping read for fans of science fiction and adventure.

      Dragoon
    • 2022

      Hul! Hul!

      The Suppression of the Santal Rebellion in Bengal, 1855

      • 328pagine
      • 12 ore di lettura

      This military history explores a significant rebellion against British rule during the East India Company era, detailing the strategies and events that shaped this uprising. It offers an in-depth analysis of the conflict's impact on the region and its long-term consequences for colonial governance. Through meticulous research, the book sheds light on the motivations of the rebels and the British response, providing a comprehensive understanding of this pivotal moment in history.

      Hul! Hul!
    • 2021

      About 1,600 of the Indians who served on Gallipoli died, in actions at Gurkha Bluff and Hill 60. They took part in terrible, failed attacks, at Gully Ravine and Gully Spur and in the climactic attempt in August to seize the summit of Sari Bair. Though commemorated on the great memorial to the missing at Cape Helles, they are practically invisible o

      Die in Battle, Do Not Despair