TY  - BOOK
AU  - Wood,Evelyn
TI  - From Midshipman to Field Marshal
AV  - DA 
PY  - 2020///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Marshals -- Great Britain -- Biography
KW  - Great Britain -- History, Military -- 19th century
KW  - Wood, Evelyn, 1838-1919
N1  - Release date is 2020-04-12; Produced by MWS, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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N2  - "From Midshipman to Field Marshal" by Evelyn Wood is a memoir detailing the author's life in the military, penned in the early 20th century. This historical account chronicles his progression from a young naval cadet to a Field Marshal, highlighting significant events and experiences throughout his service. The narrative primarily centers around Wood's involvement in major military campaigns, including the Crimean War and the conflicts in India and South Africa.  The opening of the narrative introduces Evelyn Wood's ancestry and early life, connecting his family history to prominent military figures. He recounts his childhood, the challenges he faced in education, and his eventual nomination for the Royal Navy. His experiences as a midshipman aboard H.M.S. "Queen" reveal the rigors of naval life, the personalities of his superiors, and the training he underwent. Through vivid descriptions, Wood sets the stage for the events that follow, indicating his transition into a life dominated by courage, naval battles, and the camaraderie of military service. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61812
ER  -