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Tyneside Irish: 24th, 25th, 26th and 27th (Service) Battalions of Northumberland Fusiliers Kindle Edition

by John Sheen (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 84 ratings
The Pals battalions were a phenomenon of the Great War, never repeated since. Under Lord Derbys scheme, and in response to Kitcheners famous call for a million volunteers, local communities raised (and initially often paid for) entire battalions for service on the Western Front. Their experience was all too frequently tragic, as men who had known each other all their lives, had worked, volunteered, and trained together, and had shipped to France together, encountered the first full fury of modern battle on the Somme in July 1916. Many of the Pals battalions would not long survive that first brutal baptism, but their spirit and fighting qualities have gone down into history - these were, truly, the cream of Britains young men, and every single one of them was a volunteer.This is a comprehensive history of the Tyneside Irish Brigade raised in the North East. It covers their raising, training and active service as well as the aftermath of the war and how it effected the local community. Included is an invaluable nominal roll which will appeal to local, family and military enthusiasts alike.
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    676 pages
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    Pen & Sword Military
  4. Publication date
    June 15, 2010
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“…a first class history…a story of great bravery and tragedy.”
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00DN5U6G2
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pen & Sword Military (June 15, 2010)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 15, 2010
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 238.3 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 676 pages
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    4.4 out of 5 stars 84 ratings

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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Well researched and thoroughly absorbing.
    Reviewed in Australia on July 15, 2017
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    Originally read to trace details of my grandfather who served with 26Bn 3rd Tyneside Irish NF. Well done to the author and his team.
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  • LEE JOHNSON
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Moving Story and Most Informative Book.......Well worth having in every military book collection. Cracking Stuff!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 5, 2014
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    Fantastic insight into the formation of one of the North's Pals battalions for WW1.
    Great production, great pics, some great stories of bravery, loss, humour, and gives a real feel for how the men felt about getting out of their sometimes poor quality of life, only to be brought down to earth by their experiences in the European battlefields and their wish for it all to be over.
    One of the most useful and interesting books on the First War I have come across.
    A relative of mine was killed in action with the Tyneside Irish and his name appears in the Roll of Honour.
    A great read from Mr. Sheen.
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  • pcologist
    4.0 out of 5 stars This is a good research tool
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 8, 2015
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    Well written book and well researched from regimental diaries written at the time adding local newspaper reports and the Tommy's letters home. Of a similar ilk to John Sheen's book about the Durham Light Infantry. This is a good research tool.
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  • Zico
    5.0 out of 5 stars Thoroughly enjoyed reading this book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 2, 2014
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    Thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. It is an extremely comprehensive account of the whole life of the 'Irish'. The little vignettes of private soldiers are quite moving. I have been trying to trace the life of my grandfather and this book (and JS the author) have proved invaluable.
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  • Mr. J. C. Bell
    5.0 out of 5 stars citizen soldiers
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 17, 2013
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    A great read, the detail and personal recollections really made it for me. The folk history of the North East is made richer by the work and the memory of the men of the Tyneside Irish is emblazoned on every page. Ordinary men, engaged in extraordinary deeds. It was an honour to read and remember.

    Lest we forget
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