War Services of the 62nd West Riding Divisional Artiller

War Services of the 62nd West Riding Divisional Artillery by Austin Thomas Anderson is a detailed account of the role played by the 62nd Division's artillery units during World War I. This division primarily made up of soldiers from the West Riding of Yorkshire played a vital role in several key battles on the Western Front. Anderson’s account offers both a military history and a personal perspective on the experiences of the men serving in the divisional artillery.The book covers the formation and organization of the 62nd Divisional Artillery as well as its deployment in major engagements such as the Battle of the Somme the Third Battle of Ypres and the final offensives of 1918. Anderson details the operational aspects of the artillery including the challenges of targeting coordinating with infantry and adapting to new artillery techniques as the war progressed. The book also highlights the men’s resilience determination and the hardships they endured while operating in the trenches.