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From Eton to Ypres: The Letters and Diaries of LT Col Wilfrid Abel Smith, Grenadier Guards, 1914-15

From Eton to Ypres: The Letters and Diaries of LT Col Wilfrid Abel Smith, Grenadier Guards, 1914-15

Smith, Charles Abel

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Military BiographiesGeneral Military HistoryWorld War I

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ISBN10: 0750981792
ISBN13: 9780750981798
Publisher: History Pr
Published: May 1 2017
Pages: 272
Language: English
A vivid firsthand account of a British officer's life and war experiences. Lt. Col. Wilfrid Abel Smith commanded an elite unit of Grenadier Guards during World War I. From Eton to Ypres shares his letters and diaries, offering a poignant look at trench warfare, leadership, and the impact of war on family.

Follow Smith's journey from his privileged background to the brutal realities of the Western Front. Experience the First Battle of Ypres and the Battle of Festubert through his eyes, as he balances his duty to his men with his love for his family.

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