The History of the 36th (Ulster) Division

The History of the 36th (Ulster) Division by Cyril Falls is a comprehensive account of one of the most distinguished British divisions in World War I. The 36th (Ulster) Division composed largely of men from Ulster played a significant role on the Western Front particularly in the Battle of the Somme.Falls details the division’s formation training and deployment highlighting its actions in major battles such as the Somme Messines and Cambrai. The book provides an in-depth look at the division’s heroism during the attack on the Schwaben Redoubt on July 1 1916 where it suffered heavy casualties but achieved remarkable gains. Falls also explores the leadership morale and endurance of the troops in the face of brutal trench warfare.