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Condition: New. 2001 SB reprint by N & M Press (original 1926). 360pp with 22 b/w illus, a colour plate (on back cover) depicting system of divisional shoulder patches, and 19 maps Published Price £22 The story of the 8th Division began in Southampton when its HQ was set up in the Polygon Hotel on 19th September 1914. Apart from the Northamptonshire Yeomanry, Wessex (Territorial) Field Ambulance and the Signal Company, it was an all-regular division, the infantry battalions coming from overseas garrisons. Its first commander was Major-General F.J. Davies, a Grenadier, who had come from the post of Director of Staff Duties at the War Office. Prior to that he had been Haig's Chief of Staff when the latter was GOC Aldershot Command. In his foreword Earl Haig highlights the fact that despite its unfailing gallantry in all its efforts, the division was signally unfortunate in its lack of success in the major offensives in which it took part. This is reflected in the appalling total casualty figure of just under 64,000 and the fifty pages of honours and awards, including Mention in Despatches, that constitute one of the appendices. Twelve VCs were won.It is a very good history, well written and supported by excellent maps. It strikes a balance between detailed descriptions of the operations in which the division took part and anecdotes and personal experience. Each major action described is preceded by a review of the situation thus providing a background to the part played by the division. Appendices include, most usefully, complete order of battle with names of commanders down to unit level, staffs down to grade three, and all changes; a table showing sectors occupied with dates of periods spent in the line, actions and casualties sustained on each occasion. By some strange oversight, the division's first VC, Lt Neame, is omitted from the list of honours and awards. Book.…

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. Condition: New. New ed of 1926 ed.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Hardback. Excellent WWI Divisional history with action on the Western Front including Neuve Shapelle, Somme, Ypres, German Offensive, etc. 1st Edition 1926. 360pp., Although only listed as good this is in better condition than usual as there is only modest wear to head spine and a few blemishes, otherwise binding very firm. Realistically price.…

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Facsimile edn. 8vo. Original gilt lettered maroon cloth (Fine), dustwrapper (Fine). Pp. xv + 359, illus with coloured plate, and b&w photos and maps (no inscriptions).

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. new ed of 1926 ed edition. 360 pages. 8.50x5.43x1.26 inches. In Stock.

Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. Hardback Condition Book Good Dustwrapper Fair First edition. Book covers are slightly marked with rubbing at spine ends and edges. End papers are browned in places. Sprinkling of brown foxing on page edges. Dustwrapper is creased and grubby, now protected with a removeable clearview cover. Book is illustrated with B & W plates and a number of fold out maps. Details the actions of the Division from the start until the end of the First World War. They fought at on The Western Front from October 1914 They fought at Neuve Chapelle, The Somme,Ypres Sailent, Bouchavesnes, German Offensive of 1918 and The final days. Apendices cover Compositions of Headquarters, Orders of Battles, Table of Sectors, Engagements, and Casualities. Honours and Awards. 360 pages Wt 1.2 Kg This is a heavy book and there may be an addditional charge for international postage.…

Paperback. Condition: New. New ed of 1926 ed.

1st Edition. Hb in Original grey cloth, 8vo, xv360pp frontisplate, illustrations and maps. Decorations and Order of Battle. This Division spent all its time on The Western Front from October 1914 They fought at Neuve Chapelle, The Somme,Ypres Sailent , German Offensive of 1918 and The final 100 days. A Vg copy.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Dust Jacket. Hardback without dustjacket; boards loose, but not detached; ownership bookplate to endpaper, foxing to yellowed pages, otherwise good in chipped and faded, decorated cloth boards. First edition.; Fold-out maps; +xvpp.; 360 pages.