Middlebrook believes that the refusal to consider night drops, two lifts on day 1, or a coup-de-main assault on Arnhem bridge were " cardinal fundamental errors "; and that the failure to land nearer the bridge threw away the airborne force's most valuable asset – that of surprise.

Martin Middlebrook covers in detail the events leading up to and during 1 July 1916, the first day of the Battle of the Somme.

The British casualty figures compiled by Middlebrook are often quoted as the definitive tally for 1 July.

A March 1779 letter from Washington to Scott, still on furlough in Virginia, ordered him to recruit volunteers in Virginia and join Washington at Middlebrook on May 1.

Mount Elliott Springs ( 2. 0 km ), Augusta Springs ( 3. 0 km ), Chapin ( 4. 5 km ), Summerdean ( 4. 5 km ), North Mountain ( 5. 8 km ), McKinley ( 7. 4 km ), Trimbles Mill ( 6. 5 km ), Estaline ( 8. 1 km ), Buffalo Gap ( 9. 6 km ), Middlebrook ( 8. 9 km ), Swoope ( 8. 8 km ), Christian ( 9. 6 km ), Fordwick ( 8. 7 km ), Craigsville ( 9. 2 km ), Little Baltimore ( 11. 9 km ).

* 1777 – Middlebrook encampment ( May 28 – July 2 )

While he waited for reinforcements to arrive so that he might march on Middlebrook, Clinton dispatched William Tryon and more than 2, 000 troops on a raiding expedition in early July against coastal communities in Connecticut, claiming in retrospect that its purpose was to draw Washington's troops further east.

Middlebrook 1899 patent for a paper clip machine showing that the Gem was already in common use ( top and bottom )

Definite proof that the modern type of paper clip was well known in 1899 at the latest, is the patent granted to William Middlebrook of Waterbury, Connecticut on April 27 of that year for a " Machine for making wire paper clips.

The fact that Middlebrook did not mention it by name, suggests that it was already well known at the time.

The " Patriots " name refers to the Middlebrook encampment where the first official flag of the United States was unfurled, after a law to adopt a national flag had been passed by Congress on June 14, 1777.

Tradition holds that it was at the Middlebrook encampment that the first official flag of the United States was unfurled, after a law to adopt a national flag had been passed by Congress on June 14, 1777.

In his analysis of the battle, Martin Middlebrook believed the " failure of Browning to give the 82nd US Airborne Division a greater priority in capturing the bridge at Nijmegen " was only just behind the weakness of the air plan in importance.

Bill Woodrow's ' Sitting On History ' was purchased for the British Library by Carl Djerassi and Diane Middlebrook in 1997.

His father was Edward Wigglesworth, born 1603 in Scotton, Lincolnshire, and his mother was Ester Middlebrook of Wrawby ( born in Batley ), who married on October 27, 1629 in Wrawby.

Royce Middlebrook " Ross " Youngs ( April 10, 1897 – October 22, 1927 ) was a professional baseball player.

It was possibly originally called the Middlebrook along its entire length as early references mention the Mikelbrok, ( mycel and broc ), the great stream but not the Croal.

A third revision was published in 2003 by Pen & Sword with a preface by Martin Middlebrook.

It was decided to build a new multi-million pound 25, 000-seater stadium ( later raised to 28, 000 )-the Reebok Stadium-at the Middlebrook development and the move went ahead in 1997, despite the sadness of many fans.

The Middlebrook encampment was a seasonal encampment of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War near Martinsville that straddled the ridge of the First Watchung Mountains.

Tradition holds that it was at the Middlebrook encampment that the first official flag of the United States was unfurled, after a law to adopt a national flag had been passed by Congress on June 14, 1777.

Middlebrook deals almost entirely with the British Army units and gives little attention to the French contribution, especially south of the Somme River.

Modern facilities include two elementary schools ( Miller-Driscoll Elementary School ( pre-k-2 ), Cider Mill ( 3-5 ) School ), one middle school ( Middlebrook Middle School ( 6-8 )), and one high school ( Wilton High School ), which features accelerated classes for gifted students, music and visual arts courses, and a well-appointed resource center.

The junior high school ( Middlebrook ) is for grades 6-8 and features interdisciplinary instruction teams in languages and science, mathematics, social studies, computers, art, and gifted student instruction.

* Sir William Middlebrook, Liberal MP from 1908 – 22 for Leeds South

The Mets traded Bay to the San Diego Padres with Josh Reynolds and Bobby Jones for Jason Middlebrook at the 2002 trading deadline.

:: Reviews John van Druten's " Make Way for Lucia "; " Oh, Mr. Middlebrook!

James Middlebrook took 5 for 54 for Essex.

For Essex, James Middlebrook got the best bowling figures with two for 110, including Adam Gilchrist for 8, as Australia finished the day's batting practice with the score 561 for 6.

The neighborhood's streets in their present form were laid out in 1889 by Josiah Briggs between Middlebrook Parkway ( renamed Mosholu Parkway ) and Woodlawn Cemetery.

This Middlebrook Tract includes the eastern edge of Saunders Field and land associated with the May 6, 1864 flank attack by Confederate forces under John B. Gordon.

By special order of Congress, a thirteen star flag is flown 24 hours a day at the Washington Camp Ground, part of the former Middlebrook encampment, in Bridgewater Township.

Thirteen Star Flag at the site of the former Middlebrook encampment in Bridgewater is displayed continuously

By special order of Congress, a Thirteen Star Flag is flown 24 hours a day at the Washington Camp Ground, part of the former Middlebrook encampment, in Bridgewater.

* 1778 – 1779 – Continental Army in winter quarters at Middlebrook encampment ( November 30 – June 3 )

Clinton sought to force Washington to weaken the Continental Army camp at Middlebrook in northern New Jersey, after which he would march in force out of New York and capture it.

Dr. R. David Middlebrook teaches at California Institute of Technology.

The old industries have closed and regeneration has been led by out of town developments, particularly at Middlebrook, which, since 1997 has been the base of Bolton Wanderers football club, who play at the Reebok Stadium, having moved from Burnden Park near Bolton town centre.

By special order of Congress, a Thirteen Star Flag is flown 24 hours a day at the Washington Camp Ground, part of the former Middlebrook encampment, in Bridgewater.

* Amazon. com, " When the Public Works: Generating Employment and Social Protection in Ethiopia " Peter Middlebrook, Lambert Academic Publishing.

The Middlebrook Crossing industrial park, the Promenade shopping center and TD Bank Ballpark, home to the Somerset Patriots, are located here.

* Washington Camp Ground ( also known as Middlebrook encampment ), just north of Bound Brook, a preserved portion of the land on which the army of George Washington encamped during the winter of 1778-79.

The east-west Second Watchung Mountain ridge bisects Warren, with the northern half of the township sloping northward to the Passaic and Dead Rivers, and the southern half spanning the Washington Valley, between the First and Second Watchung Mountain ridges, through which runs the East Branch of the Middlebrook.

One road connected Greenville with Staunton, another ran from Waynesboro to Middlebrook, and the south road led to Midway ( now Steeles Tavern ), Fairfield, and Lexington.

The six elementary schools in town include Booth Hill Elementary, Daniels Farm Elementary, Frenchtown Elementary, Jane Ryan Elementary School, Middlebrook Elementary, and Tashua Elementary.

* 1959 – Diane Middlebrook, attended, biographer of Anne Sexton.

* Hughes, Sarah Jane, Stephen T. Middlebrook, and Broox W. Peterson.

* " Time Graffiti " by David Middlebrook, 1997. donated by Mrs. Rena Frabony DeHart in memory of De Anza College Founding President A. Robert DeHart.