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OverviewSergeant Albert Simpkin MMs Great War diary is of unusual scope and exceptional interest. Albert was a First World War motorcycle despatch rider attached to the Headquarters 37th Division throughout the war which he was so fortunate to survive. His wide-ranging role enabled him to witness much more than his fellow men who were restricted to the trenches. One day he would be dodging shell holes and ammunition limbers to take his despatches to the front, the next commenting on the quaint but often courageous lives of the local populace. As a result his diary entries, and some longer descriptions of the main actions of the Division, provide a graphic record of the war on the Western Front; Fortunately Albert was a gifted observer of the scene and a fluent writer. The fact he was awarded the Military Medal is testimony to his bravery. Throughout the diary are colourful and amusing anecdotes about his fellow soldiers, and critical comments on the strategies and tactics employed by the officers. Despatch Rider on the Western Front 1915-18 offers a unique opportunity for readers to immerse themselves in a well written and objective first-hand account of life and death on the Western Front. Full Product DetailsAuthor: David VennerPublisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd Imprint: Pen & Sword Military ISBN: 9781526748454ISBN 10: 1526748452 Pages: 224 Publication Date: 22 August 2018 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsIt is worth seeking out and reading and if you are a fan of Great War motorbikes and vehicles this is a must --War History Online It is worth seeking out and reading and if you are a fan of Great War motorbikes and vehicles this is a must -- War History Online Author InformationThe Diarist - Albert Edward Simpkin - was born near Manchester in 1885. After leaving school he worked at Crossley Brothers, manufacturers of marine engines, as an apprentice engineer. Albert joined the Army in December 1914 and saw continuous service on the Western Front until demobilisation in early 1919. He was awarded the Military Medal. Post war he returned to Crossley Brothers and set up their Argentine operation branch. The Editor - A family history advisor in North Devon, where he also practices rural crafts. He has written two works, The Venners of Somerset and Devon (1980) and Information for a Rural Community (1986 British Library). Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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