HISTORY OF THE WELCH REGIMENT
Part Two 1914-1918

A massive two-part history of the Welch Regiment Part One details the regiment’s history from its formation as the Regiment of Inavalids in 1719 to the outbreak of the Great War in 1914. Part Two is a detailed history of the part played by the Welch battalions in the Great War.

Detailed history of the part played by the Welch in the Great War. Primarily employed on the Western Front, the Regiment’s battalions also saw service at Gallipoli; Mesopotamia, and in Palestine and Macedonia. The Regular battalions of the Regiment were deployed in France and Belgium from the outbreak of war in 1914; and took part in the battle and retreat from Mons; and the other battles of the war of movement - the Marne; Aisne and first Ypres. Later engagements in which the Regiment fought included Aubers Ridge and Loos in 1915; the Somme in 1916; Arras, Messines and Third Ypres (Passchendaele) in 1917; and the German Spring offensives and final advance to victory in 1918. This is a fine and detailed history of one of the most famous names in the British Army, illustrated by striking photographs and detailed maps.

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Product Code:	11088
Author:	Major-General Sir Thomas O. Marden,
ISBN:	9781845747084
Format:	2009 N&M Press reprint (original pub 1932). SB. vii+318pp with maps (four in colour), plans &illustrations. Published Price £28
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