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The Welsh soldiers did not lack in courage, but had been given an impossible task. Eventually Welsh troops fought their way into the woods but were outnumbered by German defenders three-to-one. The Welsh had been trained for this type of warfare. In addition, the wood had poor visibility and was difficult to maintain one's bearings.
National Fund for the Welsh Troops at History of the United Kingdom during the First World War, by Frank Brangwyn (edited by Durova) Yiddish World War I poster at History of the Jews in the United States , by Charles Edward Chambers (edited by Durova )
The following people are Welsh recipients of the Victoria Cross during World War I, with a default sort by surname. Name Year Conflict Place Country Frederick Barter:
Welsh National Executive Committee, from 13th Battalion 113th Brigade, 38th (Welsh) Division [60] [61] 17th (Service) 2nd North Wales Llandudno, 2 February 1915 Welsh National Executive Committee 115th Brigade, 38th (Welsh) Division [60] [61] 18th (Reserve) 2nd London Welsh London, February 1915 14th Reserve Brigade [60] 19th (Service) Deganwy ...
11 March - A Welsh Home Rule Bill is introduced by Edward T. John, MP for East Denbighshire; it fails. [14] 4 April - Ystradfellte Reservoir inaugurated. 2 May - South Wales Transport begins operating motorbuses in the Swansea area. 4 August - World War I: Declaration of war by the United Kingdom on the German Empire. [15]
Pages in category "Welsh people of World War I" The following 10 pages are in this category, out of 10 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
Welsh people of World War I (1 C, 10 P) Pages in category "Wales in World War I" The following 8 pages are in this category, out of 8 total.
43rd Division 38th (Welsh) Division 38th (Welsh) Infantry Division 38th Infantry (Reserve) Division The First World War shoulder patch, a red dragon Active December 1914 – June 1919 1939–1945 Branch New Army (1914–1919) Territorial Army (1939–1944) British Army (1944–1945) Type Infantry Role Infantry, home defence and training Engagements Battle of the Somme Third Battle of Ypres ...