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100 1 _aWard, John,
_d1866-1934
245 1 0 _aWith the "Die-Hards" in Siberia
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2004-02-01
508 _aE-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, Steven desJardins, and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders
520 _a"With the 'Die-Hards' in Siberia" by John Ward is a historical account written in the early 20th century, shortly after World War I. The book details the author's experiences and observations as a commanding officer of the Middlesex Regiment during their involvement in the Siberian intervention, which was aimed at supporting anti-Bolshevik forces and maintaining order in the region amidst the chaotic aftermath of the Russian Revolution. It showcases the operational challenges faced by the British forces and the political dynamics involving various Allied nations, particularly Japan and the United States. The opening of the narrative presents a background to the expedition, starting with the mobilization of the 25th Battalion of the Middlesex Regiment from Hong Kong to Vladivostok. The author describes the uncertainty and frustration within the ranks due to conflicting orders and preparations that had been made and canceled. He recounts the journey to Siberia, the initial formation of Allied forces, and the discouraging reports about Bolshevik advances, thus setting the stage for the battalion’s subsequent engagements. Through personal observations and reflections, Ward highlights the complicated nature of wartime alliances, the realities of military logistics in hostile environments, and the dire human conditions faced by both soldiers and civilians caught in the conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, English
653 _aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Russia (Federation) -- Siberia
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/cu31924027948532/mode/2up
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10972
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