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When the Whistle Blows: The Story of the Footballers Battalion in the Great War

When the Whistle Blows: The Story of the Footballers Battalion in the Great War

Andrew Riddoch,John Kemp

Tells the full story of the 17th Battalion Middlesex Regiment, the 'Footballers' Battalion'. Based on research, this title draws on many letters, personal accounts and photographs to paint a vivid portrait of this legendary British Army battalion that fought in three of the fiercest battles of the Great War - the Somme, Arras and Cambrai.
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This title includes foreword by Richard Holmes. Now available in paperback, this timely history tells the full story of the 17th Battalion Middlesex Regiment, the 'Footballers' Battalion'. Based on extensive original research, Andrew Riddoch and John Kemp draw on many previously unpublished letters, personal accounts and photographs to paint a vivid portrait of this legendary British Army battalion that fought in three of the fiercest battles of the Great War - the Somme, Arras and Cambrai. The authors show how this remarkable battalion helped shape football, as well as military history.

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Title - When the Whistle Blows: The Story of the Footballers Battalion in the Great War

Edition -

Author - Andrew Riddoch,John Kemp

ISBN 13 - 9780857331038

Imprint - J H Haynes & Co Ltd

Publisher - J H Haynes & Co Ltd

Date Published - 18/10/2011

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Binding Type - Hardback

Dimensions - 127 x 198 x mm

Weight - g

Languages - English