The history of the 9th (Scottish) Division, 1914-1919 by M.C. John Ewing
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"The History of the 9th (Scottish) Division, 1914-1919" by M.C. John Ewing is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work chronicles the experiences of the 9th (Scottish) Division during World War I, detailing their formation, battles, and overall contributions to the war effort. With a focus on military operations, the book aims to serve as a testament to the bravery, strategies, and challenges faced by the soldiers of
this division throughout their service. At the start of the narrative, a transcriber’s note establishes the structure for the presentation of the book, including conventions for notation and formatting within the text. The introduction by Field-Marshal Lord Plumer emphasizes the significance of the 9th Division’s actions during the war and praises their fighting spirit and effectiveness in various operations. The opening chapters highlight the context leading up to the war, the formation of the division under Lord Kitchener, and initial training experiences in preparation for combat. The text places considerable emphasis on the transition from civilian life to military service, preparing the soldiers for the rigors of trench warfare, while also recognizing the high morale and eagerness of the men to prove themselves on the battlefield. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Ewing, John, M.C., 1883-1934 |
|---|---|
| Author of introduction, etc. | Plumer of Messines, Herbert Charles Onslow Plumer, Viscount, 1857-1932 |
| Illustrator | Churchill, Winston, 1874-1965 |
| Illustrator | Hodge, F. E. (Francis Edwin), 1883-1949 |
| LoC No. | 2008530092 |
| Title | The history of the 9th (Scottish) Division, 1914-1919 |
| Original Publication | London: John Murray, 1921. |
| Credits | Brian Coe, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.0 (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 -- Regimental histories -- Great Britain |
| Subject | Great Britain. Army. Division, 9th |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 75001 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-75001-9 |
| Release Date | Dec 30, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 623 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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