{ "item_title" : "The Desert Mounted Corps", "item_author" : [" R. M. P. Preston", "H. G. Chauvel "], "item_description" : "The Desert Mounted Corps is a historical account of the cavalry operations carried out by the British forces in Palestine and Syria during the First World War. Written by R. M. P. Preston, a British army officer who served in the Middle East during the war, the book provides a detailed and comprehensive description of the military campaigns and battles fought by the Desert Mounted Corps. The book covers the period from 1917 to 1918, when the British forces, under the command of General Allenby, launched a series of offensives against the Ottoman Empire in the Middle East. The Desert Mounted Corps, which consisted of British, Australian, New Zealand, and Indian cavalry units, played a crucial role in these operations. The book describes the various battles and engagements fought by the Corps, including the capture of Beersheba, the Battle of Jerusalem, and the Battle of Megiddo, which led to the collapse of the Ottoman Empire in the region. Preston's account is based on his personal experiences and observations, as well as on official documents and reports. The book provides a wealth of information on the tactics, strategies, and equipment used by the British cavalry in the Middle East. It also sheds light on the challenges and difficulties faced by the soldiers, such as the harsh desert conditions, the shortage of supplies, and the threat of disease. Overall, The Desert Mounted Corps is a valuable historical document that offers a detailed and insightful account of a significant military campaign in the First World War. It is a must-read for anyone interested in military history, the Middle East, or the history of the British Empire.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers4.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/1/16/311/033/1163110337_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "34.95", "online_price" : "34.95", "our_price" : "34.95", "club_price" : "34.95", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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