02518cam a22003613u 4500 73544 UtSlPG 20260610134712.0 m cr n 260607r20241920utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 21006815 UtSlPG en iso639-1 D501 Gibbon, Frederick P. The 42nd (East Lancashire) Division 1914-1918 The Forty-Second (East Lancashire) Division 1914-1918 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier "Country life" series of military histories Release date is 2024-05-05 Brian Coe and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "The 42nd (East Lancashire) Division 1914-1918" by Frederick P. Gibbon is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work chronicles the experiences and achievements of the East Lancashire Division during World War I, particularly focusing on its formation, mobilization, and engagements in notable campaigns such as Gallipoli. The narrative likely draws from firsthand accounts, war diaries, and collective nostalgia to illustrate the valor and camaraderie of soldiers from the region. At the start of the text, the author sets the scene for the impending war as the world stands on the cusp of conflict in August 1914. The narrative discusses Britain’s initial unpreparedness for war and the mobilization of the East Lancashire Division, highlighting the pride and determination of its members as they volunteer for service abroad. A sense of urgency builds as the troops transition from civilian life to military readiness, culminating in their deployment to Egypt for training before heading to Gallipoli. The opening portion effectively captures the spirit of the time, blending historical context with the personal experiences of the soldiers as they grapple with the realities of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United Kingdom: George Newnes, Ltd., 1920 World War, 1914-1918 -- Regimental histories -- Great Britain Great Britain. Army. Division, 42nd "Country life" series of military histories https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73544 114269 114269