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.
| ISBN: | 9781862274068 |
| Publication date: | 1st June 2007 |
| Author: | Michael Foley |
| Publisher: | Spellmount an imprint of The History Press |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 224 pages |
| Genres: |
First World War Military institutions Military history Sports |
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.
Hard as Nails features in the following genres: First World War, Military institutions, Military history, Sports
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Hard as Nails was written by Michael Foley and published by Spellmount an imprint of The History Press
Hard as Nails has 224 pages
£17.09, reduced from £18.99. Not Available.