The First Seven Divisions / Being a Detailed Account of the Fighting from Mons to Ypres

A detailed, day-by-day account traces the operations of the first seven divisions during the opening campaign, following their deployment, defensive stands at Mons, the subsequent fighting and withdrawals through Le Cateau and beyond, the passage of the Aisne, and the formation of the Ypres salient. The narrative emphasizes unit dispositions, routes, maps and tactical decisions, examining marches, counterattacks, and trench actions across successive engagements. Eyewitness observation and documentary material are used to prioritize accuracy, while maps and chronological organization aid readers in following complex maneuvers and operational context.