The 116th Battalion in France

"The 116th Battalion in France" by E. P. S. Allen is a historical record that remembers the journey of the 116th Battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force in World War I. The book opens by explaining the author's goal to document the battalion's history, remembering the spirit and memories of the soldiers. Readers get an understanding of the 116th Battalion's unique identity within the Canadian military, focusing on where they came from in Ontario County. We see the excitement and preparation before they go to France, including their time at Witley Camp in England and arriving at Boulogne. The beginning sets the scene for the battalion's experience, showing the urgency and friendship that defines their time during the war.