20th Century British History - General & Miscellaneous, British Armed Forces - Biography, Turkey - History, World War I - General & Miscellaneous, British Armed Forces - General & Miscellaneous, Australian Military History, Great Britain - Army, General &
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Overview
The Tenth Division is unique. It was the first Irish division to be raised by the British Army. Made up entirely of men with no military experience it took part in the bloodiest campaigns of the Great War, suffered appalling casualties and won a reputation for great courage and gallantry.Synopsis
The Tenth Division is unique. It was the first Irish division raised and sent to the Front by Ireland: in fact it was the first Division of Irishmen that ever existed in the British Army. In the Tenth Division, Unionist and Nationalist, Catholic and Protestant, lived, fought and died side by side like brothers. Made up entirely of men who had no military experience, the Tenth Divison was to take part in some of the bloodiest episodes of the War ���± at Suvla Bay and Anzac Cove.Book Details
Published
October 28, 1993
Publisher
Irish Academic Press Ltd
Pages
172
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780716525172