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The War History of the 1st/4th Battalion, the Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
now the Loyal Regiment (North Lancashire), 1914-1918
Brian Coe, Karin Spence and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
"The War History of the 1st/4th Battalion, the Loyal North Lancashire Regiment" is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the experiences of this specific battalion during World War I, detailing their training, battles, and the day-to-day realities of trench warfare. It serves as a tribute to the soldiers who served and sacrifices made, particularly focusing on their local roots in Preston and the broader implications of their endeavors. The opening of the book sets the stage by outlining the historical background of the Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, detailing its formation and early training experiences in England before the onset of the Great War. It emphasizes the regiment's transition from a local territorial unit to an active fighting battalion, quickly mobilized for service abroad as war was declared in August 1914. The narrative introduces key figures, such as Lieutenant-Colonel Ralph Hindle, highlighting their leadership and the challenges faced by the men as they prepared for the arduous combat ahead. The dedication in the preface pays homage to the comrades who have fallen, setting a somber yet respectful tone for the histories to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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World War, 1914-1918 -- Regimental histories -- Great Britain
Great Britain. Army. Infantry. Loyal (North Lancashire) Regiment, 1st/4th Battalion
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