GUARDS DIVISION IN THE GREAT WAR Volume One

Focusing on the formation and operations of the Guards Division during World War I, the book details its establishment in 1915 without prior consultation from military leadership. It highlights the division's early engagement at Loos and its continuous involvement in major battles, earning a reputation as an elite fighting force with significant casualties and numerous awards, including 15 Victoria Crosses. The author provides a meticulous military record supported by official documents and personal accounts, along with appendices detailing orders of battle, officer successions, and operational history, complemented by clear maps and an extensive index.