The Story of the 2/4th Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry by Rose
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"The Story of the 2/4th Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry" by Captain G. K. Rose is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the experiences of the 2/4th Battalion during World War I, documenting their training, battles, and the daily realities of trench warfare. It likely focuses on the camaraderie, hardships, and valor of the soldiers as they navigate the challenges on the Western Front. At the
start of the narrative, the author sets the stage for the Battalion's deployment to France, detailing their arrival, initial training, and the transition to active service in the Laventie sector. The opening portion describes the Battalion's early encounters with warfare, including a baptism of fire and their first raid against German positions. Through vivid descriptions, readers are introduced to the routine and dangers of trench life, the emotional highs and lows of the soldiers, and the evolving military landscape leading up to the major offensive at the Somme. The narrative evokes a sense of camaraderie among the troops, underscoring the personal stories and significant events that shaped their experience during the war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Rose, Geoffrey Keith, 1889- |
|---|---|
| Title | The Story of the 2/4th Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Geetu Melwani, Christine P. Travers, Carl Hudkins, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net/c/) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries (www.archive.org/details/toronto) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918) |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Regimental histories -- Great Britain |
| Subject | Great Britain. Army. Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 20395 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-20395-9 |
| Release Date | Jan 18, 2007 |
| Last Update | Jan 1, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 708 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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