Gentlemen in khaki
John Strawson
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Gentlemen in khaki
Published
1989
Publisher
Secker & Warburg
Pages
292
ISBN-10
0436499940
Description
"During the last century the British Army has been ceaselessly on active service, fighting one enemy or another all over the world. It has in this time undergone profound change yet to look at the Army in 1890 and again today is also to observe remarkable similarities, most notable of all being its priceless regimental system. In tracing the Army's activities over this period, John Strawson concentrates on the soldiers themselves, whether Generals or Tommies, and their performance in action. Success in Queen Victoria's Imperial wars is followed by a major set-back in South Africa; carnage on the Western Front and the tragedy of Gallipoli are lightened by Allenby's triumphant campaign in Palestine; being unprepared for Hitler's war brings inevitable failure in France and the Far East; the slow road back is inspired by Britain's greatest man of action, Mr. Winston Churchill, who figures so largely in the story. From a small Imperial Army in 1890, keeping the Pax Britannica with the Royal Navy's aid, we see its expansion and mechanization, and then after the Second World War, National Service is retained for some years to deal with Korea and a retreat we have a small, volunteer Army of professionals, dedicated to Europe's defence"--Jacket.
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How many pages are in Gentlemen in khaki?
This edition of Gentlemen in khaki has approximately 292 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Gentlemen in khaki?
For most readers, Gentlemen in khaki typically takes between 6h 5m and 4h 3m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 73,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 52m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 73,000 words
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What is the word count of Gentlemen in khaki?
The estimated word count for Gentlemen in khaki is approximately 73,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Gentlemen in khaki?
Gentlemen in khaki was written by John Strawson.
When was Gentlemen in khaki published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1989. The original work may have been published on a different date.