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Title: The Fifth Leicestershire
A Record of the 1/5th Battalion the Leicestershire Regiment, T.F., During the War, 1914-1919.

Note: Reading ease score: 66.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by David Clarke, Janet Blenkinship and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Summary: "The Fifth Leicestershire" by John David Hills is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a detailed chronicle of the experiences and operations of the 1/5th Battalion of the Leicestershire Regiment during World War I, from their mobilization through to the end of the conflict. It captures the regiment's spirit, trials, and significant moments on the battlefield, particularly focusing on the bond formed among the soldiers and their leadership. At the start of the narrative, the author introduces the Territorial Force and the formation of the 5th Leicestershire Regiment, highlighting its diverse experience levels among its members. The opening segment describes the early days following the war's outbreak, detailing their training in England and subsequent mobilization, quickly building an engaging sense of camaraderie. Hills offers glimpses into the organization of the battalion, interaction with local communities, and preparations for deployment, providing a vivid backdrop to the personal stories and events that will unfold throughout their harrowing journey in the war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Hills, John David

EBook No.: 17369

Published: Dec 22, 2005

Downloads: 74

Language: English

Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Western Front

Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Regimental histories -- Great Britain

Subject: Great Britain. Army. Leicestershire Regiment. Battalion, 1/5th

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Fifth Leicestershire
A Record of the 1/5th Battalion the Leicestershire Regiment, T.F., During the War, 1914-1919.

Note: Reading ease score: 66.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by David Clarke, Janet Blenkinship and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Summary: "The Fifth Leicestershire" by John David Hills is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a detailed chronicle of the experiences and operations of the 1/5th Battalion of the Leicestershire Regiment during World War I, from their mobilization through to the end of the conflict. It captures the regiment's spirit, trials, and significant moments on the battlefield, particularly focusing on the bond formed among the soldiers and their leadership. At the start of the narrative, the author introduces the Territorial Force and the formation of the 5th Leicestershire Regiment, highlighting its diverse experience levels among its members. The opening segment describes the early days following the war's outbreak, detailing their training in England and subsequent mobilization, quickly building an engaging sense of camaraderie. Hills offers glimpses into the organization of the battalion, interaction with local communities, and preparations for deployment, providing a vivid backdrop to the personal stories and events that will unfold throughout their harrowing journey in the war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Hills, John David

EBook No.: 17369

Published: Dec 22, 2005

Downloads: 74

Language: English

Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Western Front

Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Regimental histories -- Great Britain

Subject: Great Britain. Army. Leicestershire Regiment. Battalion, 1/5th

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.