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The Tommy of the First World War

Paperback • 2017 • 1. edition

The Tommy of the First World War

By Neil R. Storey

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About the book

`Tommy Atkins' has been the nickname given to soldiers of the British Army since the eighteenth century. The origin of the name is shrouded in mystery, but it has stuck. By 1914, the Tommy had changed dramatically since the days of Queen Victoria's redcoats. Edwardian army reforms had improved recruitment and training and had re-organised the regular forces and reserves.When the First World War broke out, the system went smoothly into action and the BEF was carried across the Channel to France. ...Show more

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9781445669878

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Amberley Publishing

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2017

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The Tommy of the First World War

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