The Gold Coast Regiment in the East African Campaign by Sir Hugh Charles Clifford
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| Author | Clifford, Hugh Charles, Sir, 1866-1941 |
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| LoC No. | 20014057 |
| Title | The Gold Coast Regiment in the East African Campaign |
| Note | Reading ease score: 56.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Gold Coast Regiment in the East African Campaign" by Sir Hugh Charles Clifford is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work chronicles the experiences and military exploits of the Gold Coast Regiment during World War I, specifically focusing on their campaigns in East Africa against German forces. It aims to highlight the courage, endurance, and contributions of the soldiers, reflecting on both their triumphs and challenges throughout the conflict. The opening of the text details the initial mobilization of the Gold Coast Regiment in response to the threat of war with the German Empire. It describes their swift deployment to Togoland and the subsequent engagements in the Kameruns, emphasizing the preparation and spirit of the troops. Sir Hugh Clifford, who served as the Governor of the Gold Coast, recounts the regiment's journey to East Africa, the hardships faced during their voyage, and their reception upon arrival. The narrative sets the stage for the regiment's ongoing military campaigns and the unique challenges they encountered in unfamiliar and challenging environments as they prepared for active service in East Africa. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918) |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Regimental histories -- Great Britain |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Africa |
| Subject | Great Britain. Army. Gold Coast Regiment |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 52522 |
| Release Date | Jul 7, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 76 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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