The Incomparable 29th and the "River Clyde" by George Davidson
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"The Incomparable 29th and the 'River Clyde'" by George Davidson is a military memoir written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the experiences of Davidson, a medical officer serving with the 29th Division during World War I, specifically focusing on the ill-fated Gallipoli campaign. Through his detailed diary entries, Davidson documents the journey from England to the Dardanelles, the challenges faced by soldiers, and the brutal realities of warfare that
ensued. At the start of the narrative, Davidson shares his role as a lieutenant in the 89th Field Ambulance, detailing the initial departure from Coventry and the journey aboard the transport ship "Marquette". The opening portion transports readers through the logistical challenges and preparations for the impending battle, highlighting the camaraderie among soldiers as well as the anxiety leading up to their first encounter with combat. Davidson's candid reflections on daily life as a soldier, the struggle for food, and the changing dynamics of morale set the stage for a vivid portrayal of the harrowing conditions faced during the Gallipoli landings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Davidson, George, 1863-1947 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Incomparable 29th and the "River Clyde" |
| Alternate Title | Incomparable Twenty-ninth and the "River Clyde" |
| Credits |
Produced by Jeannie Howse, David Clarke and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918) |
| Subject | Great Britain. Army. Infantry Division, 29th -- History |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Regimental histories -- Great Britain |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Medical care -- Great Britain |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Turkey -- Gallipoli Peninsula |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 25342 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-25342-8 |
| Release Date | May 5, 2008 |
| Last Update | Apr 27, 2026 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 532 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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