The Scots Guards in the Great War 1914-1918 [Illustrated Edition].

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Petre, F. Loraine.

Contributor:

Lowther, Major-General Sir H. Cecil.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Regimental histories.

World War, 1914-1918.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (309 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

San Francisco : Verdun Press, 2015.

Summary:

This book provides a detailed historical account of the Scots Guards' involvement in World War I, covering their operations, battles, and contributions from 1914 to 1918. It includes comprehensive narratives of key battles such as the Aisne, Ypres, Loos, and the Somme, as well as the formation and actions of the Guards Division. The work is a tribute to the courage and perseverance of the Scots Guards and pays homage to the soldiers who served and sacrificed during the war. It features maps and illustrations to support the detailed military history, aiming to preserve the legacy and honor the achievements of the regiment. This book is intended for readers interested in military history and the specific contributions of the Scots Guards during the Great War. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Intro

TABLE OF CONTENTS

FOREWORD

PREFACE

LIST OF MAPS

CHAPTER I - THE 1ST BATTALION SCOTS GUARDS TO THE END OF THE BATTLE OF THE AISNE

Mobilization-Billets in France-Advance just into Belgium-Retreat to Rozoy, 40 miles East by south of Paris-Advance over Aisne-First Battle of Aisne-To Hazebrouck.

CHAPTER II - THE 2ND BATTALION SCOTS GUARDS

Mobilization-To Ostend-In 20th Brigade of 7th Division-Via Ghent to Roulera.

CHAPTER III-THE FIRST BATTLE OF YPRES

Ypres: description of area-7th Division joins main army just south of Ypres-Battalions meet at Gheluvelt-Account of first battle.

CHAPTER IV-TRENCH WARFARE, 1914-1915

Monotony of trench warfare-2nd Battalion at Sailly: raids-1st Battalion at Givenchy December 21st, the "Triangle" January 1st, Brickstacks January 26th.

CHAPTER V-NEUVE CHAPELLE AND FESTUBERT, AND DOWN TO THE FORMATION OF THE GUARDS DIVISION

2nd Battalion at Neuve Chapelle and Festubert-1st Battalion in and out of trenches between Rue du Bois and Loos till August 1915.

CHAPTER VI-THE FORMATION OF THE GUARDS DIVISION

Division formed near St. Omer-Special training for Battle of Loos-Advance to reserve positions for attack.

CHAPTER VII-THE BATTLE OF LOOS

General plan of battle-Description of the ground, rain and Cold- Story of the fighting and losses.

CHAPTER VIII - THE WINTER OF 1915 AND THE SPRING AND SUMMER OF 1916

In marshy ground east of Louane stream-Brigades get back for periods of rest at camps near Calais-March 16th both battalions march back into the Ypres area.

CHAPTER IX - THE BATTLE OF THE SOMME

Guards Division moved to Somme area in July-Description of country and the fighting there-At end of September Guards Division moved back to rest till December 1st, when they renewed action on the Somme.

CHAPTER X - THE WINTER OF 1916-1917.

Terribly wet weather-In March Germans falling back on the Hindenburg Line.

CHAPTER XI - THE THIRD BATTLE OF YPRES

Preparing for Ypres-Reconnaissances-"Mats" being made for crossing wet places-Steady advance.

CHAPTER XII - (THE THIRD BATTLE OF YPRES CONTINUED)

Both battalions to Ypres front again-Terrible mud and shell-holes -Mid-October both battalions out of line again.

CHAPTER XIII - THE BATTLE OF CAMBRAI

November 17th both battalions moved toward Cambrai, where tanks were to be used for the first time-2nd Battalion at Bourlon Wood-1st Battalion near Fontaine-Advance of Germans-1st Battalion at Plouich-2nd Battalion in reserve-Both battalions to rest-quarters.

CHAPTER XIV -THE EARLY MONTHS OF 1918 AND THE GERMAN OFFENSIVE IN THE SPRING

March: German attack on 5th Army farther south-Both battalions in and out of trenches near Arras.

CHAPTER XV - FROM THE END OF THE GERMAN SPRING OFFENSIVE TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE FINAL BRITISH ADVANCE

German attack stabilized-Heavy fighting about Arras-Back to rest- To the front again-U.S.A. troops attached to Foot Guards for instruction.

CHAPTER XVI-THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE FINAL ADVANCE

Guards Division advances to close to Nord Canal on the Bapaume-Cambrai road.

CHAPTER XVII - THE PASSAGE OF THE CANAL DU NORD AND OF THE SELLE

Advance made by miles instead of yards.

1st Battalion Scots Guards

2nd Battalion Scots Guards

CHAPTER XVIII-THE RESERVE BATTALION

CASUALTIES, STRENGTH, AND DRAFTS ORDERS, DECORATIONS, AND MEDALS BATTLE HONOURS

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ISBN:

1-78625-553-7

OCLC:

974583193