LIBROS DEL AUTOR: paul anwyll

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  • The Cumberland Drinking Society and Medal
    Paul Anwyll
    The Cumberland Drinking Society was formed on 17 April 1746 by the Duke of Cumberland to celebrate the victory at Culloden and ultimately defeat the Jacobite rebellion of 1745-46.It was created the same evening after the 'kill All' order was issued to the government troops in the morning. What was the motivation, who were the members, and what was the society really about?The ...
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    31,12 €

  • The Paymaster Wars of the Royal Navy
    Paul Anwyll
    A fleet and its ships are self-sufficient, independent vessels in which the crew provides all the necessary facilities for the ship to function. The captain is the highest authority on board, with the officers and men taking on various tasks to ensure the smooth operation of the vessel. One of these Officers is known as the 'Pusser,' whose function historically was to be the sh...
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    81,24 €

  • The Paymaster Wars
    Paul Anwyll
    The Royal Army Pay Corps is one of the few British Units which has been present in nearly every war or conflict fought by the United Kingdom since 1668. The myth that is is comprised of office staff safe from the battles and danger is dispelled with a synopsis of the conflicts, the tragedies and the personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice and gave their Final Pay Parade. ...
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    49,55 €

  • The Loyal and Friendly Society of the Orange and Blew 1733 - 1802
    Paul Anwyll
    The formation of military societies like the Orange and Blew provided a socially acceptable setting for these gentlemen and occasionally ladies to convene and likely influence decision making within the context of empire building and military campaigns both domestically and internationally. As an anti-Catholic and pro-Protestantorganisation the society’s name reflects the colo...
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    49,14 €