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LoC No.: 20000653
Title: With the Persian Expedition
Contents: The start of the "Hush-hush" Brigade -- Egypt to the Persian Gulf -- The city of Sinbad -- At a Persian wedding -- Up the Tigris to Kut -- Bagdad -- Early history of Dunsterville's force -- Off to Persia -- Through mud to Kirind -- Kirind to Kermanshah -- A city of famine -- Dunsterville strikes afresh -- The race for Tabriz -- Capture of Mianeh -- Life in Mianeh -- The fight at Tikmadash -- Evacuation of Mianeh -- Crushing a plot -- The first expedition to Baku -- The new dash to Baku -- The Turks and the Christian tribes -- In Kurdistan -- The end of hostilities -- Appendix: The work of the Dunsterforce Armoured Car Brigade.
Credits: Produced by Al Haines
Summary: "With the Persian Expedition" by Major M. H. Donohoe is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work details Donohoe's experiences as part of a military campaign during World War I, specifically focusing on a lesser-known operation in Persia and Transcaucasia that involved a group referred to as "Dunsterforce." The book aims to shed light on the unique challenges faced by this unit and the region's complex geopolitical landscape. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for the "Hush-hush Brigade," a group of soldiers embarking on a mission from Taranto, Italy, to engage in military operations in Persia. The author introduces various characters, including officers from different Commonwealth countries and their unique backgrounds. Throughout this section, Donohoe provides insight into the logistical challenges and the diverse, often rugged locales they traverse while also hinting at the cultural encounters they face along the way, establishing the book’s blend of military history, adventure, and a touch of personal reflection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 54.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Donohoe, Martin Henry, 1869-1927
EBook No.: 63224
Published: Sep 18, 2020
Downloads: 208
Language: English
Subject: Iran -- Description and travel
Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Iran
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 20000653
Title: With the Persian Expedition
Contents: The start of the "Hush-hush" Brigade -- Egypt to the Persian Gulf -- The city of Sinbad -- At a Persian wedding -- Up the Tigris to Kut -- Bagdad -- Early history of Dunsterville's force -- Off to Persia -- Through mud to Kirind -- Kirind to Kermanshah -- A city of famine -- Dunsterville strikes afresh -- The race for Tabriz -- Capture of Mianeh -- Life in Mianeh -- The fight at Tikmadash -- Evacuation of Mianeh -- Crushing a plot -- The first expedition to Baku -- The new dash to Baku -- The Turks and the Christian tribes -- In Kurdistan -- The end of hostilities -- Appendix: The work of the Dunsterforce Armoured Car Brigade.
Credits: Produced by Al Haines
Summary: "With the Persian Expedition" by Major M. H. Donohoe is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work details Donohoe's experiences as part of a military campaign during World War I, specifically focusing on a lesser-known operation in Persia and Transcaucasia that involved a group referred to as "Dunsterforce." The book aims to shed light on the unique challenges faced by this unit and the region's complex geopolitical landscape. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for the "Hush-hush Brigade," a group of soldiers embarking on a mission from Taranto, Italy, to engage in military operations in Persia. The author introduces various characters, including officers from different Commonwealth countries and their unique backgrounds. Throughout this section, Donohoe provides insight into the logistical challenges and the diverse, often rugged locales they traverse while also hinting at the cultural encounters they face along the way, establishing the book’s blend of military history, adventure, and a touch of personal reflection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 54.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Donohoe, Martin Henry, 1869-1927
EBook No.: 63224
Published: Sep 18, 2020
Downloads: 208
Language: English
Subject: Iran -- Description and travel
Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Iran
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.