The Retreat from Mons By one who shared in it

"The Retreat from Mons" by Arthur Corbett-Smith is a historical narrative that chronicles the experiences of British soldiers during the opening stages of World War I. It captures the mobilization and deployment of the British Army in August 1914 from Aldershot, and focuses on the retreat from Mons to Ypres, with an emphasis on the personal stories and bonds formed amidst the trials of battle, and providing a ground-level view of the events as they unfolded. The author recounts the rush to prepare for war, the organization of the troops, and their sense of anticipation as they embarked on a campaign colored both by adventure and the looming realities of conflict.