The Grenadier Guards in the Great War of 1914-1918, Vol. 3 of 3

In this volume the story of the Grenadier Guards picks up in early 1918, when the newly formed 4th Battalion steps into the front lines for its first tour of duty. The narrative follows their painstakingly organized transfer into the 31st Division, the intricate trench‑in‑depth system they inherit, and the tense anticipation of a German raid that soon erupts into fierce nighttime fighting. Detailed maps and vivid photographs bring the men’s movements, of‑the‑moment inspections, and the brutal artillery barrage to life, while personal reports reveal the grim reality of garrison life and the meticulous preparation of both sides.

Beyond the opening actions, the book chronicles the Guards’ relentless push through the spring and autumn offensives, highlighting key engagements such as the assault on Premy Chapel and the final operations of October and November 1918. Readers hear the clang of drums, the echo of pipers, and the resolve of officers and soldiers as they adapt to rapidly changing tactics, offering a rich, ground‑level portrait of a regiment at the heart of the Great War’s closing chapters.