Sent to France in August 1914 the North Irish Horse (NIH) were the first British reservist regiment to see action (at Le Cateau) before fighting as rearguard on the long retreat to the outskirts of Paris. For the next four years they saw action in many of the major battles (Ypres, Somme, Passchendaele, Cambrai) and were involved in the final advance to victory. The book not only describes the Regiment's actions by squadron but focusses on the officers and men; their background, motivation and courageous deeds and sacrifices. The author places the Regiment's achievement in the context of the overall war and also reflects on the effect that unfolding events (eg the Easter Rising) in Northern Ireland had on the Regiment and its members. The book draws on a wealth of primary source material, much unpublished including war diaries, personal accounts, letters and memoirs. Thus in addition to compiling the first history of the NIH, the author succeeds in painting a valuable picture of The Great War at the fighting end. SELLING POINTS: . The first Great War history of a famous cavalry regiment. . The North Irish Horse were the first reservist regiment to see action in The Great War. . They fought throughout the War with distinction. . Coincides with the Centenary. . Many personal accounts. . Written by prize winning author. 16pp of B&W plates
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books Ltd
ISBN-13
9781473833753
eBay Product ID (ePID)
214367162
Product Key Features
Author
Phillip Tardif
Publication Name
North Irish Horse in the Great War
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Subject
Government, History
Publication Year
2015
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
288 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
234mm
Item Width
156mm
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Phillip Tardif
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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