Royal Marines Musicians at War
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Royal Marines Musicians at War

  1. 224 pages
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eBook - ePub

Royal Marines Musicians at War

About this book

"The peerless musicians of the Royal Marines Band Service are no strangers to war, as the Author, Brian Short, himself a musician, reminds us in his book. Brian Short has an engaging style, and sense of humour, combined with a shrewd assessment of his fellow human beings. His description of his training and early years in the Band Service provide a vivid and necessary prelude to what follows, setting the scene and introducing the reader to aspects of life in the Royal Marines Band Service and the Band's experiences at war. From time to time the future existence of Royal Marines Bands is questioned by politicians. They should read this book; perhaps they will come to appreciate what a splendid contribution the Royal Marines Band Service has made to our country, by land and sea, and will continue to do so." **-Major General Julian Thompson Royal Marines** The Royal Marines Band Service are well known for their professional musical performances around the world and at all Royal and major high profile public engagements in the UK. Arguably one of the finest military bands, perhaps they are less well known for their military deployments in war zones around the globe, along with their humanitarian work in times of need. These fine musicians, can turn their talented hands to a multitude of non musical taskings, bringing enthusiasm and 'musical intellect' to whatever is asked of them. Held in high regard by Royalty, the Royal Marines and the anyone in the public who has seen them perform; the book 'Royal Marines musicians at war' shows them in a different light as they show their worth in the likes of Afghanistan, Kosovo, The Falklands and many more areas of conflict besides.

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Information

Publisher
Pen and Sword
Year
2025
eBook ISBN
9781036112844
Edition
0

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Halftitle
  3. Dedication
  4. Title
  5. Copyright
  6. Contents
  7. Foreword by Major General Julian Thompson
  8. Introduction
  9. Chapter 1: Drummers, Buglers and Musicians
  10. Chapter 2: A Musician with a Gun
  11. Chapter 3: World Wars: Musicians at Sea
  12. Chapter 4: Aircraft Carrier Deployments
  13. Chapter 5: Humanitarian Deployments
  14. Chapter 6: Africa: Operation Gritrock
  15. Chapter 7: Operation Tellar
  16. Chapter 8: Yemen: Operation Balsac
  17. Chapter 9: Wales: the Aberfan Disaster
  18. Chapter 10: Firefighting 1: Operation Burberry
  19. Chapter 11: Firefighting 2: Operation Fresco
  20. Chapter 12: For Exercise Purpose Only!
  21. Chapter 13: Exercise Brave Defender
  22. Chapter 14: Exercise Bright Star
  23. Chapter 15: Exercise Northern Merger
  24. Chapter 16: Northern Ireland: Operation Banner
  25. Chapter 17: The Falklands: Operation Corporate
  26. Chapter 18: Kosovo: Operation Agricola
  27. Chapter 19: Iraq: Operation Granby
  28. Chapter 20: Iraq: Operation Telic
  29. Chapter 21: Iraq: Operation Telic Ashore
  30. Chapter 22: Afghanistan: Operation Herrick
  31. Chapter 23: The Cyprus Reinforcement Unit
  32. Chapter 24: Deployment Mismusters
  33. Chapter 25: An Incredible Royal Marine!
  34. Chapter 26: Here Endeth the Book
  35. A Bonus Chapter
  36. What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?
  37. Thanks to Respondents and Interviewees