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100 1 _aHamilton, Ernest, Lord,
_d1858-1939
245 1 4 _aThe First Seven Divisions :
_bBeing a Detailed Account of the Fighting from Mons to Ypres
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2012-03-15
508 _aProduced by Charlene Taylor, Sigal Alon and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
520 _a"The First Seven Divisions" by Lord Ernest Hamilton is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work provides a detailed examination of the British Expeditionary Force’s experiences from the retreat after the Battle of Mons to the Ypres Salient during World War I. The narrative aims for accuracy while recounting the strategies, battles, and hardships faced by the first seven divisions, emphasizing the valor and sacrifices made by the soldiers. At the start of this historical account, the author sets the stage by reflecting on the forgotten achievements of the British Army at the start of World War I, noting how they were initially perceived as "contemptible" due to their small size. The opening introduces the urgency of the situation as the British forces prepare to confront the advancing German army at Mons, highlighting the geographical and strategic challenges they faced. As the British troops await the battle, the account delves into the intricacies of troop movements, fortifications, and preparations, providing a comprehensive backdrop for the ensuing conflict. The text mentions the significance of the defense at Mons and the strategies employed during early skirmishes, emphasizing the narrative's focus on military detail and the human spirit during wartime. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Western Front
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39158
999 _c79997
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