Over the top with the 25th: Chronicle of events at Vimy Ridge and Courcellette

"Over the Top with the 25th: Chronicle of Events at Vimy Ridge and Courcellette" by Lieut R. Lewis, M.M., tells the story of the 25th Battalion of Nova Scotia during World War I, specifically focusing on the critical battles of Vimy Ridge and Courcellette. Written by a soldier who was there, the book dives into the brotherhood, bravery, and the losses endured by the soldiers. Starting with the battalion's beginning in 1914, the story follows their path into combat, offering detailed experiences of training in England, life in the trenches, and the brutal nature of war, including the constant threat of attacks and the bonds formed between soldiers. The author shares accounts of battles with intense detail, highlighting the detailed planning for the Vimy Ridge assault, the confusion of the battlefield, and the eventual win of the 25th Battalion, even with major losses. It's a record of the true events and a tribute to the heroism of those who fought.