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The Happy Warrior: James Thomas Byford Mccudden VC Online PQsbM [Download free pdf] The Happy Warrior: James Thomas Byford McCudden VC Online [PQsbM.ebook] The Happy Warrior: James Thomas Byford McCudden VC Pdf Free Alex Revell audiobook | *ebooks | Download PDF | ePub | DOC Download Now Free Download Here Download eBook #1865243 in Books 2015-05-26Original language:English 11.00 x .69 x 8.50l, #File Name: 1935881345304 pages | File size: 21.Mb Alex Revell : The Happy Warrior: James Thomas Byford McCudden VC before purchasing it in order to gage whether or not it would be worth my time, and all praised The Happy Warrior: James Thomas Byford McCudden VC: 4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. A must read!By Chuck B“The Happy Warrior” is another wonderful book by Alex Revell. As with his previous books, “High in the Empty Blue: The History of 56 Squadron, RFC/RAF 1916-1919”, “Brief Glory: The Life of Arthur Rhys Davids, DSO, MC”, the author weaves together official records, and logbooks, with family letters, diaries, and remembrances of contemporaries to bring a more complete picture of these young men who served in the Royal Flying Corps / Royal Air Force during the 1914-1918 War.In telling the story of James McCudden, possibly the finest pilot and patrol leader of the First World War, the author allows us to catch a glimpse of the man and add context to his accomplishments. To quote directly from “The Happy Warrior”:“To put McCudden’s superlative record still further in perspective it must be remembered that not only was he still a young man, but that he achieved his success in a Britain in which social class was still a dominant feature, which barred many from advancement in both civilian and military life. In an autocracy, rather than a meritocracy, James McCudden’s progression through the ranks in eight years, from a boy bugler in the Royal Engineers in 1910 to that of Major, with his country’s highest decoration for bravery, was a remarkable achievement.”The author’s research is in depth and beyond question, and provides many details of McCudden’s life and especially of life in the early RFC/RAF. Alex Revell writes from a perspective that few modern authors could possibly have: he actually knew some of these men who fought in the skies above France and interviewed them extensively during the 1960’s. As with “High in the Empty Blue”, their memories and first-hand knowledge not only provide clarity to the historical record, but bind the past to the present in extraordinary ways, and bring this distant history to the here and now. Lastly, the Appendices and the Endnotes are a treasure trove of additional information – so much so that I found myself reading the book from back to front! This is a must read for anyone interested in James McCudden and the RFC/RAF in the First World War.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Excellent modern biography of one of the great "aces" and ...By Donald AveyExcellent modern biography of one of the great "aces" and tacticians of WWI, by a recognized expert. From a boy bugler of 15, to a 24 year old major with 57 victories and the Victoria Cross, McCudden was a product of his times, and Revell paints a fine portrait of both the man and those times. Highly reccommended.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. This is an excellent book and rare insight into the life and career ...By CustomerThis is an excellent book and rare insight into the life and career of one of Great Britain's most important combat pilots. It is the fitting culmination of the author' lifetime of research into this brave and interesting historic figure. Highly recommended. Thank you, Mr. Revell, for sharing this life with us. This is the story of a remarkable young man: James McCudden.VC;DSO+Bar; MC+Bar; MM; Croix de Guerre; America Medal of Honour and Merit. Following his family’s military tradition, James McCudden began his career as a professional soldier in 1910, at the age of 15, as a bugle boy in the Royal Engineers. In the class dominated society of Great Britain of his time, his relatively humble origins meant that he could expect to rise through the ranks no further than sergeant major, that of a commissioned officer beyond his reach. The war of 1914-18 was to change that. Opportunities for commissioned rank were awarded on merit rather than autocracy. At the outbreak of war James McCudden was an engine mechanic, but within four years, by sheer hard work and devotion to duty he and risen through the ranks to be a highly decorated Major: a fighter pilot with 56 official aerial victories to his credit. But his success as a fighter pilot was only part of his worth. Unlike many of his contemporaries McCudden studied the tactical aspects of airfighting, applying them to what he saw as his most important duty as a Flight Commander: to minimise the casualties suffered by his Flight. He was tragically killed in a flying accident in July 1918, flying to France to take command of a squadron. The story is supported by 275 rare photographs. About the AuthorAlex Revell is an internationally acknowledged researcher and author writing of the RFC/RAF in the First World War. He has had had many articles published in specialist aviation magazines and the journal of Cross and Cockade International, of which he is a founding member. His previous books include two biographies, the Vivid Air and Brief Glory, both recently republished, and his history of 56 Squadron, High in the Empty Blue, by the same publisher as The Happy Warrior: Of the highly acclaimed High In The Empty Blue, one reviewer wrote: A classic. He could well have written the best specialised study in the field of World War One aviation literature. I suspect this will be the best book I ever get to review. A retired engineer and a jazz musician of international repute, Alex Revell lives in Cornwall with his wife Linda and four Burmese cats. [PQsbM.ebook] The Happy Warrior: James Thomas Byford McCudden VC By Alex Revell PDF [PQsbM.ebook] The Happy Warrior: James Thomas Byford McCudden VC By Alex Revell Epub [PQsbM.ebook] The Happy Warrior: James Thomas Byford McCudden VC By Alex Revell Ebook [PQsbM.ebook] The Happy Warrior: James Thomas Byford McCudden VC By Alex Revell Rar [PQsbM.ebook] The Happy Warrior: James Thomas Byford McCudden VC By Alex Revell Zip [PQsbM.ebook] The Happy Warrior: James Thomas Byford McCudden VC By Alex Revell Read Online.
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