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100 1 _aGibbon, Frederick P.
245 1 4 _aThe 42nd (East Lancashire) Division 1914-1918
246 1 _aThe Forty-Second (East Lancashire) Division 1914-1918
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2024
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _a"Country life" series of military histories
500 _aRelease date is 2024-05-05
508 _aBrian Coe and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The 42nd (East Lancashire) Division 1914-1918" by Frederick P. Gibbon is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work chronicles the experiences and achievements of the East Lancashire Division during World War I, particularly focusing on its formation, mobilization, and engagements in notable campaigns such as Gallipoli. The narrative likely draws from firsthand accounts, war diaries, and collective nostalgia to illustrate the valor and camaraderie of soldiers from the region. At the start of the text, the author sets the scene for the impending war as the world stands on the cusp of conflict in August 1914. The narrative discusses Britain’s initial unpreparedness for war and the mobilization of the East Lancashire Division, highlighting the pride and determination of its members as they volunteer for service abroad. A sense of urgency builds as the troops transition from civilian life to military readiness, culminating in their deployment to Egypt for training before heading to Gallipoli. The opening portion effectively captures the spirit of the time, blending historical context with the personal experiences of the soldiers as they grapple with the realities of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited Kingdom: George Newnes, Ltd., 1920
653 _aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Regimental histories -- Great Britain
653 _aGreat Britain. Army. Division, 42nd
830 0 _a"Country life" series of military histories
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73544
999 _c114269
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