02432cam a22003253u 4500 50379 UtSlPG 20260610134146.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 D501 Dudley Ward, C. H. (Charles Humble), 1879-1945 The 56th Division (1st London Territorial Division) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-11-04 E-text prepared by Brian Coe, Carol Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The 56th Division (1st London Territorial Division)" by C. H. Dudley Ward is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the formation, actions, and experiences of the 56th Division during World War I, particularly focusing on significant battles such as Gommecourt and the Somme. It aims to shed light on the contributions of London Territorial troops and their engagements throughout the war, highlighting their bravery and strategic importance. The opening of the work provides a foreword emphasizing the division's critical role during the 1918 campaign, particularly during the second battle for Vimy Ridge. It begins by recounting the assembly of the 56th Division in France and its initial preparations for combat, illustrating both the procedural and human aspects of military organization. Major-General Sir Amyatt Hull's approach to leadership and strategy is highlighted, as well as the dedication and camaraderie of the London troops, who faced various obstacles and challenges in their deployment and assignments. The narrative sets the stage for detailed discussions of battles and military tactics, providing readers with a rich understanding of the division's experiences in the larger context of the war. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified World War, 1914-1918 -- Regimental histories -- Great Britain Great Britain. Army. Territorial Army. Division, 56th (London) Horne, Henry, 1861-1929 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50379 91217 91217