With Manchesters in the East by Sir Gerald B. Hurst

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Author Hurst, Gerald B. (Gerald Berkeley), Sir, 1877-1957
LoC No. 18010684
Title With Manchesters in the East
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Summary "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.)
Language English
LoC Class D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
Subject World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, English
Subject Great Britain. Army. Manchester Regiment. Battalion, 7th (Territorial)
Subject World War, 1914-1918 -- Regimental histories
Subject World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Turkey and the Near East
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EBook-No. 29927
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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