The Fife and Forfar Yeomanry, and 14th (F. & F. Yeo.) Battn. R.H. 1914-1919

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ogilvie, D. D. (David Douglas)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Fife and Forfar Yeomanry, and 14th (F. & F. Yeo.) Battn. R.H. 1914-1919" by Major D.D. Ogilvie is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book details the experiences and engagements of the Fife and Forfar Yeomanry during World War I, chronicling their journey from mobilization to service in various theatres of war, including Gallipoli, Egypt, and Palestine. Through a mix of official records and personal anecdotes, it captures the bravery and hardships faced by the soldiers in combat and their transition from cavalry to infantry roles. The opening of this historical account sets the stage for the Yeomanry's mobilization at the outbreak of war in August 1914, describing the rapid organization and preparation required for active service. Ogilvie describes the initial chaotic yet determined efforts to assemble the regiment, including the challenges of equipment and training while highlighting the camaraderie and spirit of the men. The narrative emphasizes the urgency of their training and the excitement of impending deployment, serving as a prelude to the trials they would soon face in battle. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Jeannie Howse, 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) Revised by Richard Tonsing.

Notes:

Reading ease score: 70.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2006-05-29