The Grenadier Guards in the Great War of 1914-1918 Vol. II

The Grenadier Guards in the Great War of 1914-1918 Vol. II by Lord Ponsonby is the second volume in a comprehensive account of the Grenadier Guards' role during World War I. This volume picks up where the first left off continuing the story of the regiment’s involvement in major campaigns battles and operations on the Western Front.Ponsonby details the regiment's continued participation in pivotal engagements the strategic challenges faced by the Guards and the leadership decisions that shaped their actions. Through the personal accounts of soldiers and officers the book highlights the sacrifices heroism and the enduring spirit of the regiment which played a crucial role in key moments of the war. It delves into the emotional and physical toll of the conflict both on the soldiers in the trenches and those commanding them.