The Thirteenth Hussars in the Great War
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The book begins with an overview of the regiment's history and traditions, situating their World War I service within the legacy of British cavalry forces. It then delves into the regiment’s wartime activities, including their participation in the early mobile phases of the war, their transition to trench warfare, and their involvement in key battles on the Western Front and beyond. Durand also highlights the adaptability of the cavalry in a war dominated by modern technology, showing how the 13th Hussars contributed to reconnaissance, communication, and other essential operations.Rich in firs...
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- The Thirteenth Hussars in the Great War
- The Thirteenth Hussars in the Great War BY THE RIGHT HON. Sir H. MORTIMER DURAND G.C.M.G., K.C.S.I., K.C.I.E. WITH MAPS AND ILLUSTRATIONS William Blackwood and Sons Edinburgh and London 1921 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
- DEDICATION
- CONTENTS.
- LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.
- The Thirteenth Hussars in the Great War. CHAPTER I. INTRODUCTORY.
- CHAPTER II. CAVALRY BEFORE THE GREAT WAR.
- CHAPTER III. EARLIER HISTORY OF THE REGIMENT.
- CHAPTER IV. 1910-1914—OUTBREAK OF THE GREAT WAR.
- CHAPTER V. THE INDIAN ARMY—BEGINNING OF WAR.
- CHAPTER VI. VOYAGE TO FRANCE.
- CHAPTER VII. 1915 IN FRANCE.
- CHAPTER VIII. 1916.
- CHAPTER IX. MESOPOTAMIA.
- CHAPTER X. SUMMER IN LOWER MESOPOTAMIA.
- CHAPTER XI. MARCH TO THE FRONT—MAUDE’S PLAN OF CAMPAIGN.
- CHAPTER XII. DECEMBER 12, 1916-FEBRUARY 24, 1917—FIGHTING ON THE TIGRIS.
- CHAPTER XIII. THE RECAPTURE OF KUT—RETREAT OF THE TURKS.
- CHAPTER XIV. THE FIGHT AT LAJJ, 5TH MARCH 1917.
- CHAPTER XV. OCCUPATION OF BAGHDAD.
- CHAPTER XVI. OPERATIONS IMMEDIATELY AFTER CAPTURE OF BAGHDAD.
- CHAPTER XVII. THE SUMMER OF 1917.
- CHAPTER XVIII. AUTUMN OF 1917—RAMADIE, MENDALI, TEKRIT.
- 13th HUSSARS.
- CHAPTER XIX. WINTER OF 1917-18.
- CHAPTER XX. THE SUMMER OF 1918—KULAWAND AND TUZ KERMATLI.
- CHAPTER XXI. THE AUTUMN OF 1918—LAST BATTLE WITH THE TURKS—CLOSE OF THE WAR IN MESOPOTAMIA.
- CHAPTER XXII. SCOPE AND MEANING OF THE MESOPOTAMIAN CAMPAIGN. THE SHARE IN IT OF THE THIRTEENTH HUSSARS.
- CHAPTER XXIII. RETURN TO ENGLAND—CONCLUSION.
- APPENDIX I.
- APPENDIX II. CASUALTIES.
- OFFICERS.
- OTHER RANKS.
- APPENDIX III.
- HONOURS AND REWARDS.
- Errata
- APPENDIX IV.
- OFFICERS WHO LEFT INDIA FOR FRANCE WITH THE REGIMENT ON 17TH NOVEMBER 1914.
- APPENDIX V. ——— All Saints’ Garrison Church, Aldershot. 2nd AUGUST 1920. Service held at the DEDICATION AND UNVEILING OF THE MEMORIAL TABLET In Memory of the Officers, N.C.O.’s, and Men of the 13th Hussars who gave their lives in the Great War, 1914-1918.
- APPENDIX VI. Regimental Associations.
- Thirteenth Hussars Old Comrades Association.
- INDEX.
- FOOTNOTES:
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