02496cam a22003253u 4500 17369 UtSlPG 20260610133415.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 D501 Hills, John David The Fifth Leicestershire : A Record of the 1/5th Battalion the Leicestershire Regiment, T.F., During the War, 1914-1919. Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-12-22 Produced by David Clarke, Janet Blenkinship and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "The Fifth Leicestershire" by John David Hills is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a detailed chronicle of the experiences and operations of the 1/5th Battalion of the Leicestershire Regiment during World War I, from their mobilization through to the end of the conflict. It captures the regiment's spirit, trials, and significant moments on the battlefield, particularly focusing on the bond formed among the soldiers and their leadership. At the start of the narrative, the author introduces the Territorial Force and the formation of the 5th Leicestershire Regiment, highlighting its diverse experience levels among its members. The opening segment describes the early days following the war's outbreak, detailing their training in England and subsequent mobilization, quickly building an engaging sense of camaraderie. Hills offers glimpses into the organization of the battalion, interaction with local communities, and preparations for deployment, providing a vivid backdrop to the personal stories and events that will unfold throughout their harrowing journey in the war. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Western Front World War, 1914-1918 -- Regimental histories -- Great Britain Great Britain. Army. Leicestershire Regiment. Battalion, 1/5th https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17369 58757 58757