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History of the 1/ 4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding) Regiment, 1914-1919
The Valor of a WWI Battalion: Stories from the Duke of Wellington's RegimentBy P. G. Bales
Length12h 57m
About this audiobook
In "History of the 1/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding) Regiment, 1914-1919," P. G. Bales meticulously chronicles the experiences of a key military unit during World War I, blending rigorous historical analysis with poignant narratives that highlight the human cost of war. Written in an engaging style that balances scholarly rigor with accessibility, the book employs primary source documents, personal letters, and regiment reports to illuminate the battalion's campaigns and its role in the broader context of the war. Bales'Äôs work is steeped in historical accuracy, providing a vivid tableau of wartime experiences that speaks to both military history enthusiasts and general readers alike. P. G. Bales, an esteemed historian with a profound interest in military studies, draws upon extensive archival research and personal accounts to reconstruct the vivid tapestry of the 1/4th Battalion'Äôs experiences. His academic background and passion for preserving the memories of soldiers have fueled his dedication to documenting this particular segment of military history. Bales's expertise ensures a compelling narrative that pays respect to the soldiers who served, often leaving their stories untold. This book is highly recommended for anyone interested in World War I, military history, or the social dynamics of the time. Bales's eloquent prose and insightful commentary provide not just a record of events, but an exploration of the courage and resilience displayed by the men of the 1/4th Battalion, making this work an indispensable addition to the history of the Great War.
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GenreHistory
Length12 hrs 57 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 21, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1LIST OF MAPS.
33CHAPTER X. WINTER ON THE PASSCHENDAELE RIDGE.
2CHAPTER I. MOBILISATION AND TRAINING.
34(a) Molenaarelsthoek and Keerselaarhoek.
3CHAPTER II. FLEURBAIX.
35(b) Work and Training.
4CHAPTER III. YPRES, 1915.
36(c) Reutel Sector.
5(a) July to October.
37CHAPTER XI. THE ENEMY SPRING OFFENSIVE.
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6(b) October 16th.
38(a) Erquinghem and Le Veau.
7(c) The Wet Months.
39(b) Nieppe.
8(d) December 19th.
40(c) Bailleul.
9CHAPTER IV. JANUARY TO JUNE, 1916.
41(d) St. Jans Cappel.
10CHAPTER V. THE BATTLE Of THE SOMME.
42(e) Poperinghe.
11(a) July and August, 1916.
43(f) Kemmel.[18]
12(b) September 3rd, 1916.
44CHAPTER XII. THE LAST OF YPRES.
13(c) The Leipsig Redoubt.
45(a) May, 1918.
14CHAPTER VI. WITH THE THIRD ARMY.
46(b) Zillebeke Sector.
15(a) Hannescamps.
47(c) The Zillebeke Raid.
16(b) Fonquevillers.
48(d) Quiet Days in the Ypres Salient.
17(c) Halloy.
49CHAPTER XIII. THE LAST STAGE.
18(d) Berles.
50(a) Movements and Training.
19(e) Riviére.
51(b) October 11th and After.
20CHAPTER VII. WITH THE FIRST ARMY.
52(c) Reorganisation.
21(a) Ferme du Bois Sector.
53(d) November 1st–2nd.
22(b) The Cordonnerie Sector.
54CHAPTER XIV. DEMOBILISATION.
23(c) St. Elie Sector.
55(a) Auby and Douai.
24CHAPTER VIII. THE COAST.
56(b) The Return of the Cadre.[23]
25(a) St. Pol and Ghyvelde.
57APPENDIX I. ITINERARY OF THE BATTALION.
26(b) The Lombartzyde Sector.
58APPENDIX II. NOMINAL ROLL OF OFFICERS WHO SERVED WITH THE BATTALION ABROAD.
27(c) Coast Defence and Training.
59APPENDIX III. NOMINAL ROLL OF WARRANT OFFICERS AND COMPANY QUARTER MASTER SERGEANTS.
28(d) En Route for Ypres.
60APPENDIX IV. SUMMARY OF CASUALTIES.
29CHAPTER IX. THE BELLE VUE SPUR.
61APPENDIX V. LIST OF HONOURS AND AWARDS.
30(a) October 4th–8th.
62APPENDIX VI. THE BATTALION CANTEEN.
31(b) October 9th.
63FOOTNOTES:
32(c) Rest and Reorganisation.
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