A Short History of the 6th Division: Aug. 1914-March 1919

This concise, documentary‑style account follows the 6th Division from its hurried mobilization in August 1914 through its first months on the Western Front. Drawn from original war diaries, the narrative blends official orders with the day‑to‑day impressions of the men who marched from Ireland to England and then across the Channel. Listeners get a clear picture of how the division was assembled, trained, and prepared for combat.

The early chapters trace the division’s rapid journey to St. Nazaire, the long train ride to the outskirts of Paris, and the hard‑knock lessons learned in the towns of Cambridge and Newmarket. It then moves to the first taste of battle at the Aisne, where infantry and artillery learned to rely on each other under fire. The author’s straightforward style keeps the focus on the human side of war—camaraderie, local kindness, and the growing anxiety of soldiers waiting to be thrown into the fight.