Книга: David McDowall «Britain in Close-up: An In-Depth Study of Contemporary Britain»
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This redesigned and updated edition of "Britain in Close-up" is an in-depth study of the public and private faces of contemporary Britain, and thoroughly examines the changes and challenges the nation faces as it enters the twenty-first century. "Britain in Close-up" : comprehensively covers aspects of British society from government and politics to culture and style. has extensive activity material at the end of each chapter, complemented with charts, maps and graphs. incorporates Website lists for the latest access to related chapter information. uses a rich array of authentic texts conveniently highlighted in extract boxes. is illustrated throughout with attractive colour and black and white photographs. includes a wide range of bibliographic sources for further reading. Формат: 19, 5 см x 26, 5 см. Издательство: "Longman" (2008)
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David McDowall
| David McDowall | |
|---|---|
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/branch | British Army |
| Years of service | 1973-2009 |
| Rank | Major-General |
| Commands held | 1st Signals Brigade 2nd Division |
| Battles/wars | Operation Banner Bosnian War |
| Awards | Commander of the Order of the British Empire |
Major-General David McDowall CBE is a former British Army officer who commanded 2nd Division.
Military career
McDowall joined the British Army as a private soldier in the Royal Corps of Signals at the age of 18.[1] He was commissioned into the Corps in 1981[2] and later commanded a squadron in operations in Northern Ireland and a regiment in operations during the Bosnian War.[1] He went on to be Commander 1st Signal Brigade and then Signal Officer-in-Chief[3] before being appointed General Officer Commanding 2nd Division and Governor of Edinburgh Castle[4] in 2007 and retiring in 2009.[5]
He has served as a member of the Government's Panel on Fair Access to the Professions[6] and military advisor to the First Minister of Scotland.[7]
Family
He is married to Valerie; they have two sons and a daughter.[1]
References
- ^ a b c Scotland's top soldier on his rise through the ranks from council estate to top brass Daily Record, 11 August 2008
- ^ London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 48928. p. 4009. 22 March 1982. Retrieved 2011-08-21.
- ^ Recent Branch Activities the Mercury, 2003/4
- ^ London Gazette: no. 58330. p. 7193. 18 May 2007. Retrieved 2008-12-16.
- ^ Army Commands
- ^ David McDowall interview: The class warrior The Scotsman, 29 January 2009
- ^ Salmond faces flak on recruitment of military adviser Glasgow Herald, 9 October 2009
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Euan Loudon |
General Officer Commanding the 2nd Division 2007–2009 |
Succeeded by Andrew Mackay |
- British Army generals
- Royal Corps of Signals officers
- Commanders of the Order of the British Empire
- Living people
- People of the Bosnian War
Источник: David McDowall
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