This is an account of the men of Mid Cheshire who answered the call
to arms in 1914 and the families they left behind as reported in
the local press of the time. The book tells the story of how they
joyfully went to war believing it would be "All over by Christmas"
before eventually discovering its true horror. You can read how the
Cheshire Regiment made a gallant stand at Audregnies which saved
the BEF after the Battle of Mons but cost them 78% of their
compliment. You will also read of the people at home who tried to
carry on without them. How they raised funds to support the war and
made "comforts" for their men at the Front and how they gave
succour to the many Belgian refugees who came to the area having
fled from the German hordes who had invaded their country. On a
lighter note you will be informed of the local sports results and
of the many people found to be "Drunk and Disorderly" and their
punishments. But most of all it is about the men who when the call
came to do their duty did so without a moment's hesitation, we
should all be proud of their bravery and sacrifice and never forget
them.
General
Imprint: |
Authorhouse Uk Ltd
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
May 2014 |
First published: |
May 2014 |
Authors: |
Alan Lowe
|
Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 22mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover - Sewn / Cloth over boards
|
Pages: |
338 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-4969-8111-0 |
Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
History >
General
Books >
History >
General
|
LSN: |
1-4969-8111-1 |
Barcode: |
9781496981110 |
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