02463cam a22003133u 4500 64638 UtSlPG 20260610134506.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 D501 Kipling, Rudyard, 1865-1936 The Irish Guards in the Great War, Volume 1 (of 2) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2021-02-27 E-text prepared by Tim Lindell, John Campbell, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) "The Irish Guards in the Great War, Volume 1: The First Battalion" edited and compiled by Rudyard Kipling is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This volume focuses on the experiences and operations of the First Battalion of the Irish Guards during World War I, particularly from 1914 to 1918. The narrative examines the battalion's mobilization, the early campaigns on the Western Front, and the realities of trench warfare, drawing extensively from soldiers' diaries and personal accounts. The opening of the book detail the Irish Guards’ mobilization for war on August 4, 1914, as they prepared to march to the frontlines. It provides a vivid recounting of their journey from barracks to the battlefield, highlighting both their initial excitement and subsequent fears as they encounter the harsh realities of war. The text illustrates their first moments under fire, the disorganization common at the time, and the camaraderie among the soldiers as they adjust to the dire conditions of conflict. Through the early chapters, Kipling sets the stage for a deeply personal exploration of military life and the profound challenges faced by these soldiers, establishing a tone that blends both historical fact and emotional depth. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified World War, 1914-1918 -- Regimental histories -- Great Britain Great Britain. Army. Irish Guards -- History https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64638 105461 105461