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The Doings of the Fifteenth Infantry Brigade: August 1914 to March 1915

By Lord Edward Gleichen
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The commander offers a day-by-day, impressionistic diary of one infantry brigade's mobilization, embarkation to France, and operations from August 1914 through early 1915. He recounts rehearsals and logistics, marches, battles (Mons, Le Cateau, the retreat, the Marne, the Aisne, and the First Battle of Ypres), trench life, sketches of front sectors, and the eventual relinquishing of command. Entries blend tactical description of troop movements and engagements with vivid details of weather, billeting, transport difficulties, morale, and the strains of sustained combat, presenting an officer's practical observations on leadership, coordination with allied units, and the human cost of early war campaigning.

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Lord Edward Gleichen

Lord Edward Gleichen was a British author and military officer known for his detailed account of military life during World War I. His notable work, "The Doings of the Fifteenth Infantry Brigade: August 1914 to March 1915," provides a firsthand perspective on the experiences of soldiers in the early months of the war. Gleichen's writings reflect his personal experiences and observations, contributing to the understanding of military operations and the challenges faced by troops during this tumultuous period. His insights offer valuable historical context and enrich the literary heritage of war literature.

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