The Grenadier Guards in the Great War of 1914-1918, Vol. 1 of 3

"The Grenadier Guards in the Great War of 1914-1918, Vol. 1 of 3" by Lieut.-Colonel The Right Hon. Sir Frederick Ponsonby is a historical chronicle that vividly recounts the harrowing trials and tribulations endured by the Grenadier Guards during the opening phases of World War I. It commences by illuminating the tinderbox of European politics, ignited by the assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand, and meticulously traces the unforeseen chain of events that thrust a woefully unprepared Britain into the throes of war. As the narrative unfolds, it follows the rapid mobilization of the 2nd Battalion Grenadier Guards. The historical account highlights their experiences as they journey to France where they are forced to contend with the looming threat of German forces, and their involvement in early, bloody battles that would define the opening years of a cataclysmic conflict.