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With a Reservist in France / A Personal Account of All the Engagements in Which the 1st Division 1st Corps Took Part, viz.: Mons (Including the Retirement), the Marne, the Aisne, First Battle of Ypres, Neuve Chapelle, Festubert, and Loos cover

With a Reservist in France / A Personal Account of All the Engagements in Which the 1st Division 1st Corps Took Part, viz.: Mons (Including the Retirement), the Marne, the Aisne, First Battle of Ypres, Neuve Chapelle, Festubert, and Loos

By F. A. Bolwell
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A reservist recounts his call-up, journey to his depot, landing in France and the retirement from Mons, then gives detailed first-person accounts of the Marne, the Aisne, the First Battle of Ypres, Neuve Chapelle, Festubert and Loos. He describes daily life in the trenches, artillery and infantry actions, shortages, casualties, small-unit maneuvers, and the exhaustion and camaraderie of soldiers. The narrative combines chronological engagement descriptions with tactical observations and six author-drawn sketch maps.

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F. A. Bolwell

F. A. Bolwell is an author known for his firsthand account of World War I, particularly through his work "With a Reservist in France." This book provides a detailed personal narrative of the engagements involving the 1st Division 1st Corps, including significant battles such as Mons, the Marne, and Ypres. Bolwell's writing offers valuable insights into the experiences of soldiers during the war, capturing the challenges and realities faced on the front lines. His contributions to military literature reflect the personal and historical significance of the Great War.

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