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Doing Our 'Bit'
Two Classic Accounts of the Men of Kitchener's 'New Army' During the Great War Including the First 100,000 & All in It
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Set against the backdrop of World War I, the narrative focuses on the formation of a 'New Army' of citizen volunteers responding to Lord Kitchener's call. Ian Hay Beith's classic accounts delve into the training and experiences of a Highland regiment, capturing their journey from trench warfare to significant battles like Loos and the Somme. The author vividly portrays a diverse cast of characters, infusing the story with humor amidst the harsh realities of war, making it a compelling and insightful read for those interested in this historical period.
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Doing Our 'Bit', Ian Hay
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- 2007
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- Title
- Doing Our 'Bit'
- Subtitle
- Two Classic Accounts of the Men of Kitchener's 'New Army' During the Great War Including the First 100,000 & All in It
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Ian Hay
- Publisher
- LEONAUR
- Released
- 2007
- Format
- Hardcover with dust jacket
- Pages
- 348
- ISBN13
- 9781846773167
- Category
- History, World history
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of World War I, the narrative focuses on the formation of a 'New Army' of citizen volunteers responding to Lord Kitchener's call. Ian Hay Beith's classic accounts delve into the training and experiences of a Highland regiment, capturing their journey from trench warfare to significant battles like Loos and the Somme. The author vividly portrays a diverse cast of characters, infusing the story with humor amidst the harsh realities of war, making it a compelling and insightful read for those interested in this historical period.