"With the Ulster Division in France: A Story of the 11th Battalion Royal Irish Rifles (South Antrim Volunteers), From Bordon to Thiepval" recounts the experiences of the 11th Battalion Royal Irish Rifles during World War I. Written by Arthur Purefoy Irwin Samuels and Dorothy Gage Samuels, this meticulously researched historical account details the battalion's journey from their training grounds in Bordon to the brutal fighting on the Western Front, culminating in the Battle of Thiepval.
Focusing on the men of the South Antrim Volunteers, the book provides a comprehensive overview of their service within the larger context of the Ulster Division. Readers interested in military history, particularly the role of Irish regiments during the Great War, will find this a compelling and informative study. It offers valuable insight into the uniforms, organization, and experiences of this battalion throughout their deployment. This enduring story provides a poignant glimpse into the realities faced by soldiers on the front lines of World War I.
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