BeautyBooksElectronicsHome & KitchenSports & OutdoorsIndustrial & ScientificToys & Games
Deliver toQatar
From Docks and Sand: Southport And Bootle’S Battalion, The 7Th King’S Liverpool Regiment, In The First World War (Wolverhampton Military Studies)

Description:

This book is a study of the importance and significance of community identity to a fighting unit in the First World War. In this case the unit in question is primarily 7th King’s Regiment and more widely the 55th West Lancashire Division, 1914-18.

The book is based upon the author’s own PhD thesis “The 1/7th Battalion King’s Liverpool Regiment and the Great War – the experience of a Territorial battalion and its Home Towns”. It is an analysis of the relevance of the local communities to the battalion and its division and its combat effectiveness; the role played by the army in the local communities’ involvement in the War; and the post-War ramifications of this relationship.

In focusing on 1/7th Battalion Kings Liverpool Regiment, a Territorial battalion based in Bootle, Southport and the surrounding area of south west Lancashire, the thesis follows a typical Territorial unit and its home towns from recruitment and establishment to demobilisation and beyond. A wide range of primary sources have been examined including local newspapers, local Council records, official War Diaries of the various units, battle reports and private papers of several of the combatants in an extensive compilation of research. New perspectives are presented on several aspects of the First World War including the Lusitania riots; the battles of Festubert, 1915, and Givenchy, 1918; and the role of charities in post-War reconstruction work. It also raises general issues about the role of the Territorial Force and draws attention to several gaps in the social and military historiography of the War.

The conclusion of the book is that local and community identity contributed significantly towards the 1/7th Kings’ morale, organisation and hence battle effectiveness. This contribution initially stemmed from the local recruits themselves but was actively nurtured and encouraged by commanders at Battalion, Brigade and Divisional level throughout the War. It also establishes that by putting the local Battalion at the centre of its concerns, the rather disparate communities were able to organise, coalesce and maximise their War effort and support. Finally, it demonstrates in the post-War years, that, despite the fluctuations in this mutually important relationship, the local identification with the Battalion was maintained in memorialisation, remembrance and reconstruction.
Read more

From the Publisher

Adrian Gregson grew up on the Fylde coast in Lancashire and then studied firstly History and then Archives at Leicester and Liverpool Universities. His PhD thesis “The 1/7th Battalion King’s Liverpool Regiment and the Great War – the experience of a Territorial battalion and its Home Towns” was awarded in 2004 from the University of Worcester (Coventry). Adrian is also a local politician, twice being elected Leader of Worcester City Council. Adrian has written articles on the 55th West Lancashire Division and also on the British League of Help for Devastated Areas of France. He is currently Archives Policy and Collections Manager for Worcestershire Archive and Archaeology Service, and Worcester Diocesan Archivist, based at the Hive in Worcester. In 2014 he co-authored the book Worcestershire’s War, with Dr Maggie Andrews and Dr John Peters, Amberley Publishing 2014.Adrian contributed a chapter to the 2015 volume Courage without Glory: The British Army on the Western Front 1915, edited by Spencer Jones, Helion 2015. From 2013-2019 Adrian is Project Manager for the Heritage Lottery Funded Project Worcestershire World War One Hundred www.ww1worcestershire.co.uk This is his first book.

About the Author

Adrian Gregson grew up on the Fylde coast in Lancashire and then studied firstly History and then Archives at Leicester and Liverpool Universities. His PhD thesis “The 1/7th Battalion King’s Liverpool Regiment and the Great War – the experience of a Territorial battalion and its Home Towns” was awarded in 2004 from the University of Worcester (Coventry). Adrian is also a local politician, twice being elected Leader of Worcester City Council. Adrian has written articles on the 55th West Lancashire Division and also on the British League of Help for Devastated Areas of France. He is currently Archives Policy and Collections Manager for Worcestershire Archive and Archaeology Service, and Worcester Diocesan Archivist, based at the Hive in Worcester. In 2014 he co-authored the book Worcestershire’s War, with Dr Maggie Andrews and Dr John Peters, Amberley Publishing 2014.Adrian contributed a chapter to the 2015 volume Courage without Glory: The British Army on the Western Front 1915, edited by Spencer Jones, Helion 2015. From 2013-2019 Adrian is Project Manager for the Heritage Lottery Funded Project Worcestershire World War One Hundred www.ww1worcestershire.co.uk This is his first book.

Details:

Visit the Adrian Gregson (Author) Store

From Docks and Sand: Southport And Bootle’S Battalion, The 7Th King’S Liverpool Regiment, In The First World War (Wolverhampton Military Studies)

Product ID: K1911512161
|

Returns & Warranty policies

Imported From: United Kingdom

At BOLO, we work hard to ensure the products you receive are new, genuine, and sourced from reputable suppliers.

Every product in the BOLO catalogue is sourced through our Verified Global Supply Network of verified sellers, authorized distributors or directly from the manufacturer.

Each product undergoes thorough inspection and verification at our consolidation and fulfilment centers to ensure it meets our strict authenticity and quality standards before being shipped and delivered to you.

If you ever have concerns regarding the authenticity of a product purchased from us, please contact Bolo Support. We will review your inquiry promptly and, if necessary, provide documentation verifying authenticity or offer a suitable resolution.

Your trust is our top priority, and we are committed to maintaining transparency and integrity in every transaction.

While we strive to display accurate information, variations in packaging, labeling, instructions, or formulation may occasionally occur due to regional differences or supplier updates. For detailed or manufacturer-specific information, please contact the brand directly or reach out to BOLO Support for assistance.

Unless otherwise stated, all prices displayed on the product page include applicable taxes and import duties.

BOLO operates in accordance with the laws and regulations of Qatar. Any items found to be restricted or prohibited for sale within the Qatar will be cancelled prior to shipment. We take proactive measures to ensure that only products permitted for sale in Qatar are listed on our website.

All items are shipped by air, and any products classified as “Dangerous Goods (DG)” under IATA regulations will be removed from the order and cancelled.

All orders are processed manually, and we make every effort to process them promptly once confirmed. Products cancelled due to the above reasons will be permanently removed from listings across the website.

Share with

Or share with link

https://www.bolo.qa/products/K1911512161

Visit the Adrian Gregson (Author) Store

From Docks and Sand: Southport And Bootle’S Battalion, The 7Th King’S Liverpool Regiment, In The First World War (Wolverhampton Military Studies)

Product ID: K1911512161
From Docks and Sand: Southport And Bootle’S Battalion, The 7Th King’S Liverpool Regiment, In The First World War (Wolverhampton Military Studies)-0
|

Returns & Warranty policies

Imported From: United Kingdom

At BOLO, we work hard to ensure the products you receive are new, genuine, and sourced from reputable suppliers.

Every product in the BOLO catalogue is sourced through our Verified Global Supply Network of verified sellers, authorized distributors or directly from the manufacturer.

Each product undergoes thorough inspection and verification at our consolidation and fulfilment centers to ensure it meets our strict authenticity and quality standards before being shipped and delivered to you.

If you ever have concerns regarding the authenticity of a product purchased from us, please contact Bolo Support. We will review your inquiry promptly and, if necessary, provide documentation verifying authenticity or offer a suitable resolution.

Your trust is our top priority, and we are committed to maintaining transparency and integrity in every transaction.

While we strive to display accurate information, variations in packaging, labeling, instructions, or formulation may occasionally occur due to regional differences or supplier updates. For detailed or manufacturer-specific information, please contact the brand directly or reach out to BOLO Support for assistance.

Unless otherwise stated, all prices displayed on the product page include applicable taxes and import duties.

BOLO operates in accordance with the laws and regulations of Qatar. Any items found to be restricted or prohibited for sale within the Qatar will be cancelled prior to shipment. We take proactive measures to ensure that only products permitted for sale in Qatar are listed on our website.

All items are shipped by air, and any products classified as “Dangerous Goods (DG)” under IATA regulations will be removed from the order and cancelled.

All orders are processed manually, and we make every effort to process them promptly once confirmed. Products cancelled due to the above reasons will be permanently removed from listings across the website.

Description:

This book is a study of the importance and significance of community identity to a fighting unit in the First World War. In this case the unit in question is primarily 7th King’s Regiment and more widely the 55th West Lancashire Division, 1914-18.

The book is based upon the author’s own PhD thesis “The 1/7th Battalion King’s Liverpool Regiment and the Great War – the experience of a Territorial battalion and its Home Towns”. It is an analysis of the relevance of the local communities to the battalion and its division and its combat effectiveness; the role played by the army in the local communities’ involvement in the War; and the post-War ramifications of this relationship.

In focusing on 1/7th Battalion Kings Liverpool Regiment, a Territorial battalion based in Bootle, Southport and the surrounding area of south west Lancashire, the thesis follows a typical Territorial unit and its home towns from recruitment and establishment to demobilisation and beyond. A wide range of primary sources have been examined including local newspapers, local Council records, official War Diaries of the various units, battle reports and private papers of several of the combatants in an extensive compilation of research. New perspectives are presented on several aspects of the First World War including the Lusitania riots; the battles of Festubert, 1915, and Givenchy, 1918; and the role of charities in post-War reconstruction work. It also raises general issues about the role of the Territorial Force and draws attention to several gaps in the social and military historiography of the War.

The conclusion of the book is that local and community identity contributed significantly towards the 1/7th Kings’ morale, organisation and hence battle effectiveness. This contribution initially stemmed from the local recruits themselves but was actively nurtured and encouraged by commanders at Battalion, Brigade and Divisional level throughout the War. It also establishes that by putting the local Battalion at the centre of its concerns, the rather disparate communities were able to organise, coalesce and maximise their War effort and support. Finally, it demonstrates in the post-War years, that, despite the fluctuations in this mutually important relationship, the local identification with the Battalion was maintained in memorialisation, remembrance and reconstruction.
Read more

From the Publisher

Adrian Gregson grew up on the Fylde coast in Lancashire and then studied firstly History and then Archives at Leicester and Liverpool Universities. His PhD thesis “The 1/7th Battalion King’s Liverpool Regiment and the Great War – the experience of a Territorial battalion and its Home Towns” was awarded in 2004 from the University of Worcester (Coventry). Adrian is also a local politician, twice being elected Leader of Worcester City Council. Adrian has written articles on the 55th West Lancashire Division and also on the British League of Help for Devastated Areas of France. He is currently Archives Policy and Collections Manager for Worcestershire Archive and Archaeology Service, and Worcester Diocesan Archivist, based at the Hive in Worcester. In 2014 he co-authored the book Worcestershire’s War, with Dr Maggie Andrews and Dr John Peters, Amberley Publishing 2014.Adrian contributed a chapter to the 2015 volume Courage without Glory: The British Army on the Western Front 1915, edited by Spencer Jones, Helion 2015. From 2013-2019 Adrian is Project Manager for the Heritage Lottery Funded Project Worcestershire World War One Hundred www.ww1worcestershire.co.uk This is his first book.

About the Author

Adrian Gregson grew up on the Fylde coast in Lancashire and then studied firstly History and then Archives at Leicester and Liverpool Universities. His PhD thesis “The 1/7th Battalion King’s Liverpool Regiment and the Great War – the experience of a Territorial battalion and its Home Towns” was awarded in 2004 from the University of Worcester (Coventry). Adrian is also a local politician, twice being elected Leader of Worcester City Council. Adrian has written articles on the 55th West Lancashire Division and also on the British League of Help for Devastated Areas of France. He is currently Archives Policy and Collections Manager for Worcestershire Archive and Archaeology Service, and Worcester Diocesan Archivist, based at the Hive in Worcester. In 2014 he co-authored the book Worcestershire’s War, with Dr Maggie Andrews and Dr John Peters, Amberley Publishing 2014.Adrian contributed a chapter to the 2015 volume Courage without Glory: The British Army on the Western Front 1915, edited by Spencer Jones, Helion 2015. From 2013-2019 Adrian is Project Manager for the Heritage Lottery Funded Project Worcestershire World War One Hundred www.ww1worcestershire.co.uk This is his first book.

Details:

Share with

Or share with link

https://www.bolo.qa/products/K1911512161