London Pride: The London Territorial Force in Peace and War, 1908-1921 Volume 1 Format: other
Language: English
Published by Casemate Publishing, 2026
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- London Pride: The London Territorial Force in Peace and War, 1908-1921 Volume 1 Format: other
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- Casemate Publishing
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- 2026
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- New
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- Hardcover
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- English
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- 180451814X
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Based on extensive research and previously unpublished sources, London Pride explores the organisation of the Territorial Force, which consisted of infantry, artillery, engineering, medical and logistical units, each with distinct traditions and identities. It explores how class, occupation and geography influenced recruitment, providing insights into the Territorial Force's connection to the social and economic fabric of Edwardian London.
London Pride also investigates the Territorial Force's adaptation to the demands of modern warfare, analysing its learning processes, operational challenges and integration into the British Army. Beyond battlefield contributions, it examines the post-war experiences of Territorial Force veterans, including their roles in commemorative activities, Old Comrades Associations and the preservation of the force's history.
This two-volume work provides a detailed and multifaceted exploration of the London Territorial Force and will appeal to historians of London as well as military and social historians. Volume 1 focuses on its formation, its social and economic context and the transition from peacetime to war. Volume 2 addresses its operational contributions during the First World War and the long-term legacy of its soldiers. Together, these volumes offer a nuanced understanding of the London TF's significance in the military and social history of the early twentieth century, preserving the memory of its substantial and enduring impact.
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About the Author
Richard Hendry holds undergraduate and Masters degrees in Law and spent his working life first as a legal academic and then as an employment lawyer and company director. He gained an MA in "The History of Britain in the First World War" (University of Wolverhampton) in 2018. An independent scholar attracted to many aspects of military history, he has a particular interest in the work and experiences of London Regiment battalions and divisions on the Western Front during the Great War.
Tom Thorpe is a Belfast-based tour guide, historian and podcaster with a PhD from King's College London on British soldiers' morale and unit cohesion during the First World War. A trustee of the Western Front Association, he hosts the Mentioned in Dispatches and Combat Morale podcasts.
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