General Gatacre: The Story of the Life and Services of Sir William Forbes Gatacre, K.C.B., D.S.O., 1843-1906Gatacre, Beatrix Wickens Davey, Lady
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General Gatacre: The Story of the Life and Services of Sir William Forbes Gatacre, K.C.B., D.S.O., 1843-1906
Gatacre, Beatrix Wickens Davey, Lady
Gatacre, William Forbes, Sir, 1843-1906; South African War, 1899-1902
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THE BATTLE OF TSU-SHIMA. Between the Japanese and Russian Fleets,
fought on the 27th May, 1905. By Captain Vladimir Semenoff (one of the
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ARTILLERY AND EXPLOSIVES. Essays and Lectures written and delivered at
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IMPERIAL OUTPOSTS. From a Strategical and Commercial Aspect. With
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