RESPONDING TO THE CALL

(Subject: World War I - Western Front) An account of the Kitchener Battalions of the Royal Berkshire Regiment at the Battle of Loos in 1915. This is the first of a series of four volumes produced by the University of Reading. This volume, which is particularly scarce and sought after, covers the 8th Battalion's action on 25th September, 1915. Commencing at 0630h, by nightfall 493 of the 800 officers and men had become casualties. Three weeks later the survivors, together with their fellow volunteers from the 5th Battalion, went into action again. They suffered heavily, with little to show for their bravery. (Published: 1995) (Publisher: University of Reading) (ISBN: 0704904233) (Pagination: A4 format, 64pp, numerous b/w illustrations & maps/plans) (Condition: Mint in card cover) UL-XXXXXX.