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    The Story of the 6th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry (WWI Centenary Series)
    The Story of the 6th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry (WWI Centenary Series)
    The Story of the 6th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry (WWI Centenary Series)
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    The Story of the 6th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry (WWI Centenary Series)

    By R. B. Ainsworth

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    "During one of the short periods of training in 1917, it was suggested that lectures should be delivered to the troops on the history of their battalions in France. Accordingly Capt. G. Kirkhouse, then Assistant Adjutant, set to work to collect material for this purpose. Owing to there being no officers, and very few men, who had served continuously with the Battalion since April, 1915, the task was not easy, and it was found impossible to complete the information in time for a lecture before the Battalion returned to the line. The material was carefully preserved, however, and was the only portion of the records which survived the disaster of the 27th May, 1918. As soon as time permitted, the task was continued, but owing to there being very few survivors of earlier days, many details have probably escaped notice. Imperfect and incomplete as the story is, however, it is hoped that the details related will serve to recall other incidents, both pleasant and unpleasant, to those members of the Battalion who have been fortunate enough to survive."
    This book is part of the World War One Centenary series; creating, collating and reprinting new and old works of poetry, fiction, autobiography and analysis. The series forms a commemorative tribute to mark the passing of one of the world's bloodiest wars, offering new perspectives on this tragic yet fascinating period of human history. Each publication also includes brand new introductory essays and a timeline to help the reader place the work in its historical context.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLast Post Press
    Release dateMar 10, 2016
    ISBN9781473368446
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      The Story of the 6th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry (WWI Centenary Series) - R. B. Ainsworth

      THE STORY OF THE 6th BATTALION

      THE DURHAM LIGHT INFANTRY

      France, April 1915—November 1918

      EDITED

      BY

      CAPT. R.B. AINSWORTH, M.C.

      Copyright © 2016 Read Books Ltd.

      This book is copyright and may not be

      reproduced or copied in any way without

      the express permission of the publisher in writing

      British Library Cataloguing-in-Publication Data

      A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library

      Contents

      Introduction to the World War One Centenary Series

      A Timeline of the Major Events of World War One in Europe

      Anthem For Doomed Youth

      FOREWORD.

      CHAPTER I. The Salient.

      First Phase.

      Second Phase.

      CHAPTER II. ARMENTIÈRES AND THE RETURN TO THE SALIENT.

      First Phase.

      Second Phase.

      CHAPTER III. THE SOMME.

      First Phase.

      Second Phase.

      CHAPTER IV. Arras.

      First Phase.

      Second Phase.

      CHAPTER V. Return to the Salient.

      CHAPTER VI. The Somme, the Lys and the Aisne.

      First Phase.

      Second Phase.

      Third Phase.

      APPENDICES.

      APPENDIX I.

      Officers Killed or Died.

      APPENDIX II.

      Commanding Officers.

      Adjutants.

      Quartermaster.

      Transport Officer.

      APPENDIX III

      Decorations won by Officers serving with the Battalion.

      Introduction to the World War One Centenary Series

      The First World War was a global war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918. More than nine million combatants were killed, a casualty rate exacerbated by the belligerents’ technological and industrial sophistication – and tactical stalemate. It was one of the deadliest conflicts in history, paving the way for major political changes, including revolutions in many of the nations involved. The war drew in all the world’s great economic powers, which were assembled in two opposing alliances: the Allies (based on the Triple Entente of the United Kingdom, France and the Russian Empire) and the Central Powers of Germany and Austria-Hungary. These alliances were both reorganised and expanded as more nations entered the war: Italy, Japan and the United States joined the Allies, and the Ottoman Empire and Bulgaria joined the Central Powers. Ultimately, more than 70 million military personnel were mobilised.

      The war was triggered by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria, heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary, by a Yugoslav nationalist, Gavrilo Princip in Sarajevo, June 28th 1914. This set off a diplomatic crisis when Austria-Hungary delivered an ultimatum to Serbia, and international alliances were invoked. Within weeks, the major powers were at war and the conflict soon spread around the world. By the end of the war, four major imperial powers; the German, Russian, Austro-Hungarian and Ottoman empires—ceased to exist. The map of Europe was redrawn, with several independent nations restored or created. On peace, the League of Nations formed with the aim of preventing any repetition of such an appalling conflict, encouraging cooperation and communication between the newly autonomous nation states. This laudatory pursuit failed spectacularly with the advent of the Second World War however, with new European nationalism and the rise of fascism paving the way for the next global crisis.

      This book is part of the World War One Centenary series; creating, collating and reprinting new and old works of poetry, fiction, autobiography and analysis. The series forms a commemorative tribute to mark the passing of one of the world’s bloodiest wars, offering new perspectives on this tragic yet fascinating period of human history.

      Amelia Carruthers

      A Timeline of the Major Events of World War One in Europe

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