The Public Schools Battalion In The Great War: A Story of Sacrifice and Bravery

In the early days of World War I, a group of young men from some of Britain's most prestigious schools came together to form the Public Schools Battalion. These young men were eager to serve their country, and they were soon sent to the front lines in France.

The Public Schools Battalion in the Great War: 'Goodbye Piccadilly'

by Steve Hurst

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The Public Schools Battalion fought bravely in some of the war's most famous battles, including the Battle of the Somme and the Battle of Passchendaele. They suffered heavy casualties, but they never gave up. The battalion's motto was "For King and Country," and they lived up to it with their courage and determination.

The Public Schools Battalion was disbanded in 1918, but its legacy lives on. The battalion's story is one of sacrifice and bravery, and it is a reminder of the price that was paid by so many young men during World War I.

The Formation of the Public Schools Battalion

The Public Schools Battalion was formed in September 1914, at the start of World War I. The battalion was made up of young men from some of Britain's most prestigious schools, including Eton, Harrow, and Winchester. The battalion's commander was Lieutenant-Colonel the Honourable Arthur Murray.

The Public Schools Battalion was initially sent to train at Aldershot, in Hampshire. The battalion trained hard, and they were soon ready for action. In December 1914, the battalion was sent to France.

The Public Schools Battalion in France

The Public Schools Battalion arrived in France in December 1914. The battalion was initially stationed in the trenches near Ypres, in Belgium. The battalion's first major battle was the Battle of Neuve Chapelle, in March 1915.

The Battle of Neuve Chapelle was a disaster for the Public Schools Battalion. The battalion was Free Downloaded to attack the German lines, but they were met with heavy machine gun fire. The battalion suffered heavy casualties, and they were forced to retreat.

Despite the setback at Neuve Chapelle, the Public Schools Battalion continued to fight bravely. The battalion fought in some of the war's most famous battles, including the Battle of the Somme and the Battle of Passchendaele.

The Public Schools Battalion suffered heavy casualties during the war. By the end of the war, the battalion had lost over 1,000 men killed, wounded, or missing.

The Legacy of the Public Schools Battalion

The Public Schools Battalion was disbanded in 1918, but its legacy lives on. The battalion's story is one of sacrifice and bravery, and it is a reminder of the price that was paid by so many young men during World War I.

The Public Schools Battalion is remembered in a number of ways. There is a memorial to the battalion at Eton College, and there is a street named after the battalion in London. The battalion's story has also been told in a number of books and films.

The Public Schools Battalion is a reminder of the courage and determination of the young men who fought in World War I. The battalion's story is a moving and inspiring one, and it should never be forgotten.

The Public Schools Battalion in the Great War: 'Goodbye Piccadilly'

by Steve Hurst

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	8796 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	532 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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