Your Country Needs You: Expansion of the British Army Infantry Divisions, 1914–1918

Taking the politics of Field Marshal Lord Kitchener's appointment as War Minister as his starting point, the author describes in his lively and authoritative style the dramatic events and dynamic personalities key to the ever-deepening British commitment. The reader is skilfully guided through the early mobilisation, dispatch of the British Expedition Force, withdrawal of overseas garrisons and the response from the Territorial Army. At the same time, Kitchener's now-legendary appeal to the civilian population produced 'The New Army'.

© 1999 Pen & Sword Military (Ebook): 9781473821002

Release date

Ebook: 27 July 1999