With Manchesters in the East

"With Manchesters in the East" by Gerald B. Hurst is a recounting of true events that occurred during World War I. The experiences of the Manchester Territorial Battalion are displayed, specifically their time that was spent in the Dardanelles, and battles with Cape Helles, plus the Gallipoli campaign. What the average soldier experienced in battle unfolds, with their bravery and fellowship playing a role, as well as their conflict with the tough parts of the war. The book starts by giving background information on the Manchester Battalion, discussing when they were created, including their training as part of the Territorial Force. The story goes from peaceful times all the way to war by discussing their mobilization, which happened in August of 1914. Hurst talks about what made the soldiers who they were, including that they were once common men who lived in Manchester, and their desire to serve the country and what got them mixed up in war. The story shows fun times in training, and also the more serious parts of war, to get the reader ready as they embark on a journey through war.