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Title:
The Seventeenth Highland Light Infantry (Glasgow Chamber of Commerce Battalion)
Record of War Service, 1914-1918
Alternate Title:
17th Highland Light Infantry (Glasgow Chamber of Commerce Battalion)
Record of War Service, 1914-1918
Note: Reading ease score: 72.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary: "The Seventeenth Highland Light Infantry (Glasgow Chamber of Commerce Battalion)" is a historical account documenting the war service of the 17th Battalion Highland Light Infantry during World War I, authored in the early 20th century. This detailed narrative recounts the formation, training, and experiences of the Battalion from its inception in Glasgow to its active service on the Western Front. The book aims to honor the contributions and sacrifices of its members while providing a glimpse into the events that shaped the character and traditions of the unit. The opening of this work provides a foundational history of the Battalion's formation in response to World War I, detailing how Glasgow's Chamber of Commerce played a pivotal role in creating the Battalion amid the urgent call to arms. The narrative illustrates the vibrant enthusiasm of recruits at the outset of the war, recounting early days of training and enlistment as various companies were formed from local institutions and businesses. With a focus on camaraderie and the spirit of patriotism, the text sets the stage for the later chapters, which delve into the Battalion's experiences in active combat, the challenges faced, and the sacrifices made during the war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Editor: Arthur, John W.
Editor: Munro, Ion S. (Ion Smeaton)
EBook No.: 20136
Published: Dec 19, 2006
Downloads: 141
Language: English
Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Regimental histories -- Great Britain
Subject: Great Britain. Army. Highland Light Infantry
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 Seventeenth Highland Light Infantry (Glasgow Chamber of Commerce Battalion)
Record of War Service, 1914-1918
Alternate Title:
17th Highland Light Infantry (Glasgow Chamber of Commerce Battalion)
Record of War Service, 1914-1918
Note: Reading ease score: 72.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Robert Cicconetti, Jeannie Howse 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)
Summary: "The Seventeenth Highland Light Infantry (Glasgow Chamber of Commerce Battalion)" is a historical account documenting the war service of the 17th Battalion Highland Light Infantry during World War I, authored in the early 20th century. This detailed narrative recounts the formation, training, and experiences of the Battalion from its inception in Glasgow to its active service on the Western Front. The book aims to honor the contributions and sacrifices of its members while providing a glimpse into the events that shaped the character and traditions of the unit. The opening of this work provides a foundational history of the Battalion's formation in response to World War I, detailing how Glasgow's Chamber of Commerce played a pivotal role in creating the Battalion amid the urgent call to arms. The narrative illustrates the vibrant enthusiasm of recruits at the outset of the war, recounting early days of training and enlistment as various companies were formed from local institutions and businesses. With a focus on camaraderie and the spirit of patriotism, the text sets the stage for the later chapters, which delve into the Battalion's experiences in active combat, the challenges faced, and the sacrifices made during the war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Editor: Arthur, John W.
Editor: Munro, Ion S. (Ion Smeaton)
EBook No.: 20136
Published: Dec 19, 2006
Downloads: 141
Language: English
Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Regimental histories -- Great Britain
Subject: Great Britain. Army. Highland Light Infantry
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.