The Grenadier Guards in the Great War of 1914-1918, Vol. 2 of 3

"The Grenadier Guards in the Great War of 1914-1918, Vol. 2 of 3" by Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Frederick Ponsonby, is a historical deep dive into the harrowing lives of the Grenadier Guards during a key period of World War I. Covering January to September 1916, the story follows the 3rd and 4th Battalions, painting a picture of their daily lives, from routine tasks to moments of significant change in leadership. Readers get a first-hand view of trench warfare, living through the ever-present threat of enemy fire, the mental and physical toll it took on soldiers, and the lead-up to massive battles like the Somme. The book also takes a look at how military strategies changed, highlighting the introduction of the tank and offering a detailed look at the blend of structured military operations and the real human beings at the heart of the conflict.