The Grenadier Guards in the Great War of 1914-1918, Vol. 2 of 3 by Ponsonby
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"The Grenadier Guards in the Great War of 1914-1918, Vol. 2 of 3" by Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Frederick Ponsonby is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book details the experiences and operations of the Grenadier Guards during World War I, specifically focusing on events from January to September 1916. It provides an in-depth look at the organization and actions of various battalions, highlighting their movements, battles, and the personal
experiences of the soldiers involved. At the start of this volume, the narrative shifts into the daily routines and leadership transitions within the 3rd and 4th Battalions and the various engagements they faced. Detailed accounts reveal the conditions in the trenches, the impact of enemy artillery, and the consequences of daily duties on morale and health. The narrative also foreshadows significant battles, such as the Battle of the Somme, while chronicling the evolving tactical landscape of trench warfare, including the introduction of the tank as a novel military strategy. Overall, the opening provides a vivid portrayal of both the rigorous military structure and the human experiences underlying the Grenadier Guards' participation in the Great War. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Ponsonby, Frederick, 1867-1935 |
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| Title | The Grenadier Guards in the Great War of 1914-1918, Vol. 2 of 3 |
| Credits |
Produced by Carol Brown, Brian Coe, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net. The book cover image was created by the transcriber and is placed in the public domain. (This book was created from images of public domain material made available by the University of Toronto Libraries (link.library.utoronto.ca/booksonline/).) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 69.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918) |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Regimental histories -- Great Britain |
| Subject | Great Britain. Army. Grenadier Guards |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 61216 |
| Release Date | Jan 22, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 545 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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