Under Most Trying and Difficult Circumstances
The Actions of the 59th (2nd North Midland) Division 1914-1918
Series : Wolverhampton Military Studies
Author : Nigel Atter
Print Editions
Hardback
Not yet published - in Spring 2027 list
Details
General - Pages : 176 | Images : 6 b/w illustrations, 20 b/w photos, 6 colour illustrations, 20 colour photos, 12 b/w maps
Hardback - Size : 234mm x 156mm | ISBN : 9781806722488 | Helion Book Code : HEL2240
This new history spans the formation and training of the Division, their role in quelling the Irish Rising in 1916, and military operations on the Western Front 1917-1918. The author has undertaken extensive archival research and made use of unpublished primary sources from public archives. The 59th Division fought hard to throw off its perception as a second line, second rate unit into a formation that won a Victoria Cross and a myriad of Distinguished Conduct Medals and Distinguished Service Orders.
Praise for Nigel Atter’s work.
"In the Shadow of Bois Hugo does well at examining a New Army battalion that has escaped previous attention of historians…In the Shadow of Bois Hugo is an interesting account, written by someone with a deep attachment to the subject". British Journal of Military History
"With Valour and Distinction … is an excellent and valuable book. Helion & Company have once again served their author well, producing a pleasing and attractive volume". Leicestershire Historian 2020
