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The 24th of June is a red-letter day to the sons and daughters of Great Britain, though often enough it passes unsung and unnoticed. It is big with birthdays and events of vast significance. On that date in 1497 John Cabot, peering through the mist from the deck of the stout little Matthew, sighted a bleak and uninviting coast which outlined either Newfoundland or Labrador; a little over a century and a half later John Churchill, the future hero of Blenheim and Duke of Marlborough, entered the world exactly seven years after John Hampden, who "durst of his own charge support the liberty and property of the kingdom," had left it; and in 1850 Horatio Herbert Kitchener was born. Appropriately enough, it is the festival of St John the Baptist, whose symbol is a sword.
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- PublisherForgotten Books
- Publication date2020
- ISBN 10 1330735943
- ISBN 13 9781330735947
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages322
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the life and career of Lord Kitchener, venerated British Field Marshal and military strategist who led British forces during the Anglo-Boer War and later served as Chief of Staff to Lord Roberts. Born in Ireland as Horatio Herbert Kitchener, his family moved to England where he attended the Royal Military Academy at Woolwich. The author describes Kitchener's role in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870 as a young volunteer in the French Army before becoming a Lieutenant in the Royal Engineers after graduating. Kitchener quickly distinguished himself as a meticulous officer, undertaking various survey expeditions, and serving in the Near East, where his proficiency in Arabic proved invaluable. The book delves into Kitchener's military achievements, including his time as Sirdar of the Egyptian Army and his victory at the Battle of Omdurman. Kitchener's tenure as Commander in Chief, India and later as Secretary of State for War are also examined. By analyzing Kitchener's character and accomplishments, the author reveals a complex and determined individual whose military strategies and organizational abilities significantly shaped British Imperial history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330735947_0
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