I wish to thank the many officers of the Division who have helped me by reading the narrative and by giving me most useful information, in particular Lieut.-Colonel A. E. Erskine, whose assistance throughout has been invaluable. I wish to thank also the publishers, Messrs Nisbet & Co., for the interest they have shown and the trouble they have taken in the production of this book.
V. E. I.
INTRODUCTION
When one feels a personal affection for a Division such as I do for the 20th, it is the pleasantest of tasks to record it publicly.
The 20th Division never failed me, and never failed its neighbours, during the time that I had the honour of commanding the XIVth Corps.
How can one say more?
I owe the Division my undying thanks, and I trust this book may perpetuate its great deeds, as an incentive to all to show an equally bold front in the day of trouble.
Cavan
GUARDS CLUB,