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William Birdwood, I barone Birdwood. William Riddell Birdwood, I barone Birdwood ( Khadki, 13 settembre 1865 – Londra, 17 maggio 1951) è stato un generale britannico .
26 de set. de 2023 · Diary entries begin from 1 January 1915 when Birdwood was stationed in Cairo. The diary records his visits to Imbros and Mudros in March 1915 and preparations for the landing at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915. Other entries record the Turkish counter attacks and the armistice of May 1915, Lord Kitchener’s visit to Gallipoli and receipt of the ...
1 de jun. de 2010 · by Dr Sarah Engledow, 1 June 2010. Projecting the splendour of the empire, and the resolve of its subjects, the bust of William Birdwood keeps a stiff upper lip in the National Portrait Gallery. General Birdwood, the Idol of Anzac, taking a dip in the sea after a hard days work 1915. In the course of a happy weekend at Sandringham in 1930, King ...
Birdwood is an interesting example of a town affected by intense anti-German feeling during World War I. When it was settled in the 1840s by German/Prussian refugees fleeing religious persecution in Silesia it was known as Blumberg. During World War I it was renamed Birdwood after Sir William Birdwood who had commanded the Anzacs at Gallipoli.
16 de abr. de 2015 · But the family of Lieutenant General William Birdwood said it was his common touch in the trenches more than his strategy that earned him admiration and it would have been his wish his men were ...
16 de jan. de 2024 · Affordable home. Excellent position, large block, double brick, established trees and ripe for renovation. 12 William Street, Birdwood. Best Offer by 25th January 2024 (unless sold prior). Double brick home built in 1980 (approx.) with 4 bedrooms, 1 large family bathroom. Open plan country kitchen, dining and large living room.
SIR WILLIAM RIDDELL. S IR WILLIAM BIRDWOOD was born on September 13th, 1865, the son of a distinguished Indian civilian. He was educated at Clifton and at Sandhurst, and in 1883 entered the Royal Scots Fusiliers. Two years later he went to the Cavalry—the 12th Lancers—and a year later to the 11th Bengal Lancers.
