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100 1 _aWood, Evelyn,
_d1838-1919
245 1 0 _aFrom Midshipman to Field Marshal
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2020-04-12
508 _aProduced by MWS, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMarshals -- Great Britain -- Biography
653 _aGreat Britain -- History, Military -- 19th century
653 _aWood, Evelyn, 1838-1919
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61812
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