The Doings of the Fifteenth Infantry Brigade: August 1914 to March 1915 by Gleichen
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"The Doings of the Fifteenth Infantry Brigade: August 1914 to March 1915" by Count Gleichen is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This firsthand narrative chronicles the experiences of the Fifteenth Infantry Brigade during the early months of World War I, as seen through the eyes of its commander. The book likely offers a detailed perspective on military mobilization, battles, and the challenges faced by soldiers in the field.
The opening of the work sets the stage for the mobilization of the Fifteenth Infantry Brigade, detailing the preparations that took place in August 1914. The narrative begins with the brigade receiving orders, assembling its various components, and embarking on their journey to France. Count Gleichen introduces key members of his staff, describes the initial chaotic environment of military logistics, and shares the camaraderie and challenges faced by the soldiers. As the brigade trains and positions itself for action, the commander highlights both the functionality and disarray inherent to military operations during this tumultuous time, foreshadowing the intense experiences that lie ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Gleichen, Edward, Lord, 1863-1937 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Doings of the Fifteenth Infantry Brigade: August 1914 to March 1915 |
| Alternate Title |
Doings of the 15th Infantry Brigade August 1914 to March 1915 |
| Credits | E-text prepared by David Clarke, Christine P. Travers, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from digital material generously made available by Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries (www.archive.org/details/toronto) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 69.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918) |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Western Front |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, English |
| Subject | Great Britain. Army. Infantry Brigade, 15th |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 22074 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-22074-1 |
| Release Date | Jul 14, 2007 |
| Last Update | Jan 2, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 2306 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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