Till The Trumpet Sounds Again: The Scots Guards 1914-19 In Their Own Words. Volume 1: 'Great Shadows', August 1914 – July 1916
Till The Trumpet Sounds Again: Volume 1 presents the Scots Guards' firsthand experiences from August 1914 to July 1916. Drawing on their own words, it chronicles the descent into war's 'Great Shadows,' from initial engagements to the grueling Somme campaign, revealing the unfiltered truths of frontline service and sacrifice.
About This Book
The Scots Guards faced the unprecedented challenges of the First World War, beginning with the mobilization in August 1914. Their accounts reveal the transition from peacetime routines to the brutal realities of trench warfare on the Western Front.
Through personal letters and diaries, the volume documents the Guards' involvement in key early battles, including Mons and Ypres, highlighting the human cost and resilience amid mounting casualties.
As the war intensified into 1916, the narrative shifts to the preparations and ferocity of the Somme offensive, where the regiment endured significant losses while maintaining their disciplined spirit.
This collection preserves the authentic voices of the soldiers, offering insight into the emotional and physical toll of the conflict during these formative years.
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