02396cam a22003373u 4500 69691 UtSlPG 20260610134619.0 m cr n 260607r20231920utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 D501 Magnus, Laurie, 1872-1933 The West Riding Territorials in the Great War Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-01-02 Brian Coe and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "The West Riding Territorials in the Great War" by Laurie Magnus is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book details the experiences and contributions of the West Riding Territorial Force during World War I, focusing on the organization, mobilization, and wartime activities of these citizen-soldiers. The narrative emphasizes the significance of the Territorial Force in the broader context of the war, particularly their dedication and valor on the battlefield. The opening of the work introduces readers to the formation and mobilization of the West Riding Territorial Division during the lead-up to World War I. It highlights the initial preparations made by the Territorial Force Association, which faced various challenges including public apathy and official indifference before the war. As tensions escalated in Europe, the Association successfully recruited thousands of men, demonstrating a strong spirit of patriotism. The narrative sets the stage for a detailed examination of the troops' journey, beginning with their departure to France in 1915, and illustrates the intertwining of tradition and modern military needs in their formation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United Kingdom: Kegan Paul, Trench, Trubner & Co Ltd, 1920 World War, 1914-1918 -- Regimental histories -- Great Britain Great Britain. Army. Division, 62nd Great Britain. Army. Division, 49th Haig, Douglas Haig, Earl, 1861-1928 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69691 110465 110465