Description
Experience the harrowing realities of World War I through the eyes of Sergeant John Gallop, a member of the British Expeditionary Force and one of the ‘Old Contemptibles’. This first-hand account chronicles his journey from mobilisation when he arrived in France to be caught in the retreat from Mons. Brutal battles follow on the Marne, the Aisne, and around Ypres. His vivid descriptions capture the courage, camaraderie, and resilience of soldiers on the front lines.
Transcribed at the time by his brother and preserved by his family, his diary offers an honest, unfiltered glimpse into the life of a soldier during the first year of the Great War. With added historical context, maps, and annotations, it is a powerful tribute to the sacrifices of those who fought in one of history’s most devastating conflicts.
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