The First Hundred Thousand

The First Hundred Thousand' was one of the most popular books published during the war, selling almost half-a-million copies throughout the Empire and the still-neutral United States. It tells the story of a Scots battalion of volunteers in Kitchener's New Army.  
Object no :
EAWW1160n
Collection :
WWI - 1914-1918 - the Ayrshire Experience
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Copyright :
Private Owner. Contact East Ayrshire Council for details.
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