The Lion and the Rose

The 4th Battalion The King’s Own Royal Lancaster Regiment 1914-1919

Nonfiction, History, Military, Pictorial, World War I
Cover of the book The Lion and the Rose by Kevin Shannon, Fonthill Media
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Kevin Shannon ISBN: 1230001928983
Publisher: Fonthill Media Publication: September 23, 2017
Imprint: Language: English
Author: Kevin Shannon
ISBN: 1230001928983
Publisher: Fonthill Media
Publication: September 23, 2017
Imprint:
Language: English

The Lion and the Rose tells the story of an infantry battalion in the Great War. Based on many unpublished sources, the book narrates the individual parts played by nearly 2,000 of those who served with the 4th King’s Own (Royal Lancaster) Regiment from the day that war was declared in 1914 until the armistice in 1918 and in a few cases, the stories of men whose war continued long afterwards. The battalion first saw action in Festubert in May 1915 and went on to fight on the Somme, the Ypres Salient and Gillemont Farm, though the battalion’s epic stand at Givenchy on 9 April 1918 must rate as one of the greatest defensive actions of the war.

Using contemporary combat reports, many of the major actions are described down to individual platoon level. The Lion and the Rose does not just concentrate on the major battles, but also examines everyday life in the trenches. Appendices give the most complete battalion roll to date and list those awarded medals for their bravery and also those nominated unsuccessfully for recognition.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

The Lion and the Rose tells the story of an infantry battalion in the Great War. Based on many unpublished sources, the book narrates the individual parts played by nearly 2,000 of those who served with the 4th King’s Own (Royal Lancaster) Regiment from the day that war was declared in 1914 until the armistice in 1918 and in a few cases, the stories of men whose war continued long afterwards. The battalion first saw action in Festubert in May 1915 and went on to fight on the Somme, the Ypres Salient and Gillemont Farm, though the battalion’s epic stand at Givenchy on 9 April 1918 must rate as one of the greatest defensive actions of the war.

Using contemporary combat reports, many of the major actions are described down to individual platoon level. The Lion and the Rose does not just concentrate on the major battles, but also examines everyday life in the trenches. Appendices give the most complete battalion roll to date and list those awarded medals for their bravery and also those nominated unsuccessfully for recognition.

More books from Fonthill Media

Cover of the book Deveron to Devastation by Kevin Shannon
Cover of the book The Earls of Essex by Kevin Shannon
Cover of the book The Apache in European Service by Kevin Shannon
Cover of the book Letters From the Front by Kevin Shannon
Cover of the book The Daughters of George III by Kevin Shannon
Cover of the book Feldpost: The War Letters of Friedrich Reiner Niemann by Kevin Shannon
Cover of the book Hitler's Naval Bases by Kevin Shannon
Cover of the book Kustenflieger by Kevin Shannon
Cover of the book The Zeppelin by Kevin Shannon
Cover of the book The Life and Reign of Edward the Fourth: King of England and France and Lord of Ireland: Volume 2 by Kevin Shannon
Cover of the book Warfare in New Kingdom Egypt by Kevin Shannon
Cover of the book Hans Sturm: A Soldier's Odyssey on the Eastern Front by Kevin Shannon
Cover of the book Battle for the Channel by Kevin Shannon
Cover of the book Legions in Crisis by Kevin Shannon
Cover of the book The Other Ninth Air Force by Kevin Shannon
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy