02672cam a22003493u 4500 29927 UtSlPG 20260610133700.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 18010684 UtSlPG en iso639-1 D501 Hurst, Gerald B., Sir (Gerald Berkeley), 1877-1957 With Manchesters in the East Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2009-09-07 Produced by Graeme Mackreth and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "With Manchesters in the East" by Sir Gerald B. Hurst is a military memoir written in the early 20th century, specifically during the time of World War I. The book recounts the experiences of the Manchester Territorial Battalion as they engage in campaigns, with a particular focus on their deployment and experiences in the Dardanelles, including battles at Cape Helles and the Gallipoli campaign. It paints a portrait of the soldiers' bravery, camaraderie, and struggles amid the harsh realities of war. The opening of the memoir sets the stage by introducing the historical context of the Manchester Battalion, detailing their formation and early training as part of the Territorial Force. It highlights the transition from peacetime to active duty with an emphasis on mobilization in August 1914, when the battalion was among the first to serve abroad in support of the war effort. Hurst reflects on the character of the soldiers—ordinary men from Manchester, their backgrounds, motivations, and the initial sense of duty that propelled them into the conflict. The narrative provides a glimpse into both the idyllic days of training and the grim realities awaiting them in the East, preparing readers for the compelling accounts that follow in their journey through war. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, English Great Britain. Army. Manchester Regiment. Battalion, 7th (Territorial) World War, 1914-1918 -- Regimental histories World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Turkey and the Near East https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29927 70775 70775