The Cruttwell, C. R. M. F. (Charles Robert Mowbray Fraser) 1887-1941 creator text utu 2007 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The War Service of the 1/4 Royal Berkshire Regiment (T.F.)" by Cruttwell is a historical account written in the early 20th century, specifically during the aftermath of World War I. This work chronicles the experiences and contributions of the 1/4 Royal Berkshire Regiment, detailing their mobilization, training, and active service in various battle fronts. The narrative is rooted in the author's personal recollections as well as records kept by the battalion, providing an intimate glimpse into the life of soldiers during the war. The opening of the historical account lays the groundwork for understanding the regiment's preparations and early mobilization amidst the breakout of war. It describes the swift transition from routine training to active service and the regiment's quick involvement in the conflict following the declaration of war. Cruttwell captures the initial camaraderie among soldiers, the sentiments of patriotism, the logistical challenges of mobilization, and their journey to the front lines, all while illustrating the profound impact these experiences had on the troops. The account serves as both a chronicle of military service and a reflection on the human aspects of war, setting the stage for further explorations of their experiences in action. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2007-07-09 E-text prepared by David Clarke, Christine P. Travers, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries (http://www.archive.org/details/toronto) Original publication data not identified World War, 1914-1918 -- Regimental histories -- Great Britain Great Britain. Army. Princess Charlotte of Wales' (Royal Berkshire) Regiment. 1/4 Battalion D501 Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22028 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22028 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133516.0 22028