Malcolm Keith Johnson: 1 book
Miners' Battalion
A History of the 12th (Pioneers) King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry 1914–1918
Language: English
Release Date: March 30, 2017
‘The true nature and functions of a pioneer battalion were never fully understood during the war either by military or laymen. “Pioneers … pioneers,” mused a red-hatted Staff Captain to me the other day. “Sort of labor battalion, aren’t you?” “We sure are!” I agreed.’ These words,...
