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Church Lads' Brigade in the Great War
A History of the 16th (Service) Battalion the King's Royal Rifle Corps
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Focusing on the experiences of eight men from the Church Lads' Brigade during WWI, this narrative highlights their participation in significant battles like The Somme and Arras. Formed in response to concerns about youth development, the Brigade saw thousands enlist after the 1914 call to arms. The story captures the harrowing realities of trench warfare and the bravery of its members, with over 24 awarded the Victoria Cross. It reflects on the profound impact of the war on these young lives and the legacy they left behind.
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Church Lads' Brigade in the Great War, Jean Morris
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- Released
- 2015
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- Title
- Church Lads' Brigade in the Great War
- Subtitle
- A History of the 16th (Service) Battalion the King's Royal Rifle Corps
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jean Morris
- Publisher
- Pen & Sword Books
- Released
- 2015
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 256
- ISBN13
- 9781783463589
- Category
- History, World history
- Description
- Focusing on the experiences of eight men from the Church Lads' Brigade during WWI, this narrative highlights their participation in significant battles like The Somme and Arras. Formed in response to concerns about youth development, the Brigade saw thousands enlist after the 1914 call to arms. The story captures the harrowing realities of trench warfare and the bravery of its members, with over 24 awarded the Victoria Cross. It reflects on the profound impact of the war on these young lives and the legacy they left behind.