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THE Eighth Battalion the Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment 19141919,New
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The Battalion was formed on 12th September 1914 at Maidstone and allocated to 72nd Brigade, 24th Division, one of Kitcheners Third New Army divisions, with which it served throughout the war on the Western Front, having landed in France on 30th August 1915. Both authors served in the battalion, Wenyon commanded it from December 1917 and was awarded the DSO and Bar, Brown became 2IC in April 1918 and was awarded an MC. One officer, Lieut D.J Dean, was awarded the VC in September 1918 for gallantry near Lens. There is no overall casualty figure though in many cases figures are given for definite actions or over certain periods; Soldiers Died shows total dead close to 800.'The book is divided into ten phases, arranged chronologically, each phase covering a specific period described in the list of contents, though for some reason the dates for Phase IV are omitted in the contents list but given in the text September 1916 to April 1917. So this is a continuous narrative, based on the War Diary supplemented by written and spoken contributions of particiants. It begins with the formation of the battalion, training, the move to France and the Battle of Loos (September 1914September 1915), which was the battalions first major action in which the casualties were appalling. Of the twentyfive officers who went over the top twentyfour were hit (thirteen killed) and of other ranks over 550 out of some 900 became casualties. The maps are good and include copies of two trench maps, the Ypres Salient and Lens. The account ends with the list of Honours and Awards
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- Q: What is the historical significance of THE Eighth Battalion the Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment? A: The book details the formation and actions of the Eighth Battalion during World War I, highlighting its role in significant battles on the Western Front, including the Battle of Loos, and the experiences of its soldiers.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by H. J. Wenyon, who commanded the battalion, and Brown, who served as the second-in-command.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: THE Eighth Battalion the Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment has a total of 358 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it suitable for easy handling and reading.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on October 15, 2015.
- Q: Does the book include maps or illustrations? A: Yes, the book features several maps, including trench maps of the Ypres Salient and Lens, which are beneficial for understanding the battalion's movements.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, the book provides a detailed narrative based on the War Diary and includes contributions from participants, making it a valuable resource for historical research on World War I.
- Q: What type of readers would benefit from this book? A: This book is ideal for history enthusiasts, military historians, and anyone interested in World War I, particularly the experiences of British regiments.
- Q: Are there any awards mentioned in the book? A: Yes, the book concludes with a list of Honours and Awards, including mentions of the VC awarded to Lieut D.J. Dean for gallantry.
- Q: What themes are explored in this book? A: The book explores themes of bravery, sacrifice, and the day-to-day realities of soldiers during World War I, providing a continuous narrative of the battalion's experiences.