Hard as Nails Michael Foley

Name: Hard as Nails By Michael Foley
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This is the history of the Sportsmen's Battalion, Royal Fusiliers 23rd service battalion, which consisted almost entirely of men from the world of sport or entertainment. The battalion was privately raised and took men up to the age of 45. This book covers the battalion's beginnings in London and progression to Hornchurch, France and then Germany.

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Hard as Nails: The Sportsmen's Battalion of World War One by Michael Foley

This is the history of the Sportsmen's Battalion, Royal Fusiliers 23rd service battalion, which consisted almost entirely of men from the world of sport or entertainment. The battalion was privately raised and took men up to the age of 45. This book covers the battalion's beginnings in London and progression to Hornchurch, France and then Germany.

About Michael Foley

Michael Foley has had several articles published in This is England, Best of British, local history newsletters and The British Matchbox label collectors' society. His first book, Frontline Essex, was published by Sutton last year and his second, Frontline Kent in September 2006. He is a member of Hornchurch Local History Society and lives in Romford, Essex; his interest in this subject was awakened as their Grey Towers base was close to his home.

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Sku

GOR004096591

ISBN 13

9781862274068

ISBN 10

1862274061

Title

Hard as Nails: The Sportsmen's Battalion of World War One by Michael Foley

Author

Michael Foley

Condition

Used - Very Good

Binding type

Hardback

Publisher

The History Press Ltd

Year published

20070601

Number of pages

224

Prizes

N/A

Cover note

Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

Note

This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us