Product Description

A pictorial record, supported by an informative text, of the men and divisions, known as Kitchener's Army, in the First World War. - Formation of the New Armies and the early months of the war, describing the difficulties of clothing and training the thousands of volunteers who responded to Lord Kitchener's call to arms. - Through the use of the copious, and rare, photographs, the author describes the war service of the thirty divisions, the reserve battalions and service battalions. - Many photographs are of ordinary soldiers and, through their faces, we can share the strains of war. - Divisional signs, cap badges, shoulder titles, lapel and collar badges, orders of battle. - Indispensable reference work for all students of the First World War.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #618449 in Books
• Published on: 2003-08-18
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 176 pages

About the Author
(Location:Newport, S Wales) is recognized as a leading authority on the First World War and on the Volunteer and Territorial Forces of Great Britain. He has published many books on these subjects as well as the definitive works on the collecting of metal shoulder titles. He runs a mail order book service in South Wales.

Customer Reviews

Good study of volunteer units in British Army 14-18
Nicely researched coverage of the Divisions of the British Army in 1914-18 which comprised of volunteers called to the colours by Kitchener. Ray's book includes an excellent selection of photographs, orders of battle, summary of movements and actions, and so on. Well produced, and good value. A must for any WW1 bookshelf.