Hurst, Gerald B., Sir (Gerald Berkeley) 1877-1957 creator text utu 2009 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) 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.) 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 D501 Original publication data not identified 18010684 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29927 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29927 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133700.0 29927