Author |
Vivian, Evelyn Charles, 1882-1947 |
Title |
With the Scottish Regiments at the Front
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Series Title |
The Daily Telegraph War Books
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Credits |
E-text prepared by Brian Coe, Martin Pettit, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries (https://archive.org/details/toronto)
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Summary |
"With the Scottish Regiments at the Front" by E. Charles Vivian is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book provides a detailed narrative of the contributions and experiences of various Scottish regiments during World War I. It focuses on the bravery and key events involving these regiments, emphasizing their historical significance and the heroic deeds of their soldiers. The opening of the text introduces the Scottish regiments, highlighting the pride and belief that each regiment possesses in being the best within the British Army. It discusses the distinct status of these troops, particularly noting their kilted uniforms and long-standing histories, notably that of the Royal Scots. Through anecdotes and personal accounts from soldiers, the text aims to document how these regiments have contributed to British military heritage, beginning with their engagements in the early days of the war up to notable battles and challenges they faced in France. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
English |
LoC Class |
D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
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Subject |
World War, 1914-1918 -- Regimental histories -- Scotland
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Subject |
Great Britain. Army -- Scottish regiments
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
51523 |
Release Date |
Mar 22, 2016 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads |
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