The Sherwood Foresters in the Great War 1914-1919 (WWI Centenary Series)

W. C. C. Weetman

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"The book is not intended in any way to be a literary effort. All that has been attempted has been a simple narrative of our doings for the use primarily of persons connected with the Battalion. My main endeavour throughout, has been to secure accuracy, but it will be understood that in sifting the mass of material placed at my disposal, errors may have crept in. I trust, however, that these are few."
This book is part of the World War One Centenary series; creating, collating and reprinting new and old works of poetry, fiction, autobiography and analysis. The series forms a commemorative tribute to mark the passing of one of the world's bloodiest wars, offering new perspectives on this tragic yet fascinating period of human history. Each publication also includes brand new introductory essays and a timeline to help the reader place the work in its historical context.

Sujets

• An American Soldier
• War novel
• Armoured warfare

Informations

• Publié par: Read Books Ltd.
• Date de parution: 10 mars 2016
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781473368477
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 2 Mo

Extrait

THE SHERWOOD FORESTERS IN THE GREAT WAR
1914—1919
1/8 TH BATTALION
By
W. C. C. WEETMAN

First published in 1920



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Contents
INTRODUCTION TO THE WORLD WAR ONE CENT ENARY SERIES
A TIMELINE OF THE MAJOR EVENTS OF WORLD WAR ON E IN EUROPE
A SOLDIE R’S CEMETERY
A Poem by John Wil liam Streets
THE SHERWOOD FORESTERS IN THE GREAT WAR
1914—1919
INTRODUCTION
A UTHOR’S NOTE
SUMMA RY OF EVENTS
CHAPTER I
ENGLAND
CHAPTER II
FRANCE
CHAPTER III
THE SALIENT
CHAPTER IV
HOHENZOL LERN REDOUBT
CHAPTER V
RICHEBOURG—MARSE ILLES—CANDAS
CHAPTER VI
VIMY RIDGE
CHAPTER VII
THE BATTLE O F GOMMECOURT
CHAPTER VIII
BELLACOURT
CHAPTER IX
THE CAPTURE O F GOMMECOURT
CHAPTER X
LENS
CHAPTER XI
ST. ELIE AND HILL 70
CHAPTER XII
SPRING, 1918
CHAPTER XIII
GORR E AND ESSARS
CHAPTER XIV
AUCHEL TO PONTRUET
CHAPTER XV
BELLENGLISE
CHAPTER XVI
RAMICOURT AND MONTBREHAIN
CHAPTER XVII
TH E LAST FIGHT
C HAPTER XVIII
HOME AGAIN
APPENDIX I
RO LL OF HONOUR
APPENDIX II
HONOURS


Illustrations
Lieut.-col. G. H. Fowler.Killed in action at Hohenzollern Redoubt, Oct. 15th, 1915.
Officers at Harpenden; Nov., 1914.
The Avenue K emmel, 1915.
Sketch Showing Arrangement of Mi ne Galleries
Map Showing Kemmel Sector S pring. 1915.
Map to Illustrate Fighting at Sanctuary Wood. July-A ugust. 1915.
Map to Illustrate the Battle of Hohenzollern. October 13th -15th. 1915.
Major J. P. Becher, D.S.O. Died of Wounds, Jan . 1st, 1916.
Regtl.-sergt.-major A . Westerman.
Comp. Sergt.-major J. T. Slater and N.C.O.’s of ‘A’ Com pany, 1917.
Lieut.-col. B. W. Vann, V.C., M.C. Killed in Action at Ramicourt, Oct. 3rd, 1918, When in Command of the 6th Sherwoo d Foresters.
Major-general Thwaites Outside Battalion Head-quarters, The Brasserie, Fon cquevillers.
Map to Illustrate Chapte rs VII & IX.
Air Photograph of Lens-loos Area, 1917.
Map to Illustrate Operations near Lens: April -July. 1917.
Air Photograph of Part of St. Elie S ector, 1917.
Straight Line Diagram of Trench Communications at Hill 70. Nov ember. 1917.
The Beuvry—la Bassée Road, Near Cam brin, 1917.
Gorre Brewery and Br idge, 1918.
The Clock Tower, Bét hune, 1918.
The St. Quentin Canal, Bellenglise—looking North—1918.
Map to Illustrate— Battle of Ramicourt Oct: 3rd 1918. Dotted Lines Represent various Objectives.
Map to Illustrate the Battle of Regnicourt.


INTRODUCTION TO THE WORLD WAR ONE CENTENARY SERIES
The First World War was a global war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918. More than nine million combatants were killed, a casualty rate exacerbated by the belligerents’ technological and industrial sophistication – and tactical stalemate. It was one of the deadliest conflicts in history, paving the way for major political changes, including revolutions in many of the nations involved. The war drew in all the world’s great economic powers, which were assembled in two opposing alliances: the Allies (based on the Triple Entente of the United Kingdom, France and the Russian Empire) and the Central Powers of Germany and Austria-Hungary. These alliances were both reorganised and expanded as more nations entered the war: Italy, Japan and the United States joined the Allies, and the Ottoman Empire and Bulgaria joined the Central Powers. Ultimately, more than 70 million military personnel were mobilised.
The war was triggered by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria, heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary, by a Yugoslav nationalist, Gavrilo Princip in Sarajevo, June 28th 1914. This set off a diplomatic crisis when Austria-Hungary delivered an ultimatum to Serbia, and international alliances were invoked. Within weeks, the major powers were at war and the conflict soon spread around the world. By the end of the war, four major imperial powers; the German, Russian, Austro-Hungarian and Ottoman empires—ceased to exist. The map of Europe was redrawn, with several independent nations restored or created. On peace, the League of Nations formed with the aim of preventing any repetition of such an appalling conflict, encouraging cooperation and communication between the newly autonomous nation states. This laudatory pursuit failed spectacularly with the advent of the Second World War however, with new European nationalism and the rise of fascism paving the way for the next glo bal crisis.
This book is part of the World War One Centenary series; creating, collating and reprinting new and old works of poetry, fiction, autobiography and analysis. The series forms a commemorative tribute to mark the passing of one of the world’s bloodiest wars, offering new perspectives on this tragic yet fascinating period of hu man history.
Ameli a Carruthers


A TIMELINE OF THE MAJOR EVENTS OF WORLD WAR ONE IN EUROPE
1914
28th June
Franz Ferdinand Assassinated at Sarajevo.
29th June
Austro-Hungary send despatch to Vienna accusing Serbian complicity in the killing.
5th July
Kaiser Wilhelm promises German support for Austria aga inst Serbia.
20th July
Austria-Hungary sends troops to the Serbi an frontier.
25th July
Serbia mobilises its troops, Russia sends troops to the Austri an frontier.
28th July
Austria-Hungary Declares wa r on Serbia.
29th July
Austrians bombard Belgrade and German patrols cross the French border. Britain warns it cannot rem ain neutral.
1st August
Germany declares war on Russia. Italy and Belgium announce neutrality. French mobilisat ion ordered.
3rd August
Germany declares war on France and invades Belgium (Schlieffen plan). Great Britai n mobilises.
4th August
Britain declares war on Germany and Austria-Hungary (after ultimatum to stand down). US declares neutrality. Germany declares war on Belgium.
6th August
First British casualties with the HMS Amphion sunk by German mines in the North sea. 1 50 men dead.
7th August
First members of the BEF (British Expeditionary Force) arriv e in France.
11th August
Start of enlisting for Kitchener’s New Army ‘Your King and Countr y Need You’.
20th August
Brussels is evacuated as German troops occu py the city.
23rd August
The BEF started its retreat from Mons. Germany inv ades France.
26th August
Russian army defeated at Tannenburg and Masurian Lakes. BEF suffers over 7000 casualties at the Battle of Le Cateau –forced to retreat.
6t h September
Battle of the Marne starts; checks German advance, but at the cost of 13,000 British, 250,000 French and 250,000 German casualties.
1 9th October
First Batt le of Ypres.
2 9th October
Turkey enters the war (on German y’s side).
2 2nd November
Trenches are now established along the entire We stern Front.
8 th December
Battle of the Falkla nd Islands.
1915
1 9th January
First Zeppelin raid on Britain (Great Yarmouth and Kings Lynn – killing 5).
18 th February
Blockade of Great Britain by German U-boats begins. All vessels considered viable targets, includi ng neutrals.
22nd April
Second Battle of Ypres begins Widespread use of poison gas by Germany.
25th April
Allied troops land i n Gallipoli.
2nd May
Austro-German offensive on Gal icia begins.
7th May
The Lusitania is sunk by a German U-Boat – creating US/ German diplo matic crisis
23rd May
Italy declares war on Germany and Austria
31st May
First Zeppelin raid on London, killing 35 and sha king morale.
30th June
German troops use flamethrowers for the first time, against the Brit