McCraes Battalion by Jack Alexander
After 12 years of exacting historical detective work, Jack Alexander has reclaimed the 16th Royal Scots for posterity. This book draws upon interviews with veterans and an archive of letters, diaries and photographs, assembled from the families of more than 1000 of Sir George McCrae's men.
'Do not ask where Hearts are playing and then look at me askanceIf it's football that you're wanting, you must come with us to France!' Private George Blaney, Castle Brewery, Edinburgh, December 1914
Born and educated in Edinburgh, where he still lives, Jack Alexander has been interested in the Great War since he was nine. He is now a professional researcher. MCCRAE'S BATTALION is his first book.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781840187076 |
| ISBN 10 | 1840187077 |
| Title | McCraes Battalion |
| Author | Jack Alexander |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Transworld Publishers Ltd |
| Year published | 2003-10-23 |
| Number of pages | 338 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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