TY  - BOOK
AU  - Davidson,George
TI  - The Incomparable 29th and the "River Clyde"
AV  - D501 
PY  - 2008///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Great Britain. Army. Infantry Division, 29th -- History
KW  - World War, 1914-1918 -- Regimental histories -- Great Britain
KW  - World War, 1914-1918 -- Medical care -- Great Britain
KW  - World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Turkey -- Gallipoli Peninsula
N1  - Release date is 2008-05-05; Produced by Jeannie Howse, David Clarke 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); Original publication data not identified
N2  - "The Incomparable 29th and the 'River Clyde'" by George Davidson is a military memoir written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the experiences of Davidson, a medical officer serving with the 29th Division during World War I, specifically focusing on the ill-fated Gallipoli campaign. Through his detailed diary entries, Davidson documents the journey from England to the Dardanelles, the challenges faced by soldiers, and the brutal realities of warfare that ensued.  At the start of the narrative, Davidson shares his role as a lieutenant in the 89th Field Ambulance, detailing the initial departure from Coventry and the journey aboard the transport ship "Marquette". The opening portion transports readers through the logistical challenges and preparations for the impending battle, highlighting the camaraderie among soldiers as well as the anxiety leading up to their first encounter with combat. Davidson's candid reflections on daily life as a soldier, the struggle for food, and the changing dynamics of morale set the stage for a vivid portrayal of the harrowing conditions faced during the Gallipoli landings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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ER  -