I am looking for info on the battle of doiran, in particular the 26th divisions involvement.
Or can anyone give me any good links.
As always any help greatly appreciated
Nick

The History of the Worcestershire regt (11th Bn, 78th bde) has some interestng stuff, including a map. Unfortunately, my copy is not in good nick (it's a very large book, prone to split spine), so I can't really scan it for you, I'm afraid.

Possibly another member has a copy - it's been reprinted, I believe - or maybe even the library can track it down. Author was Capt H FitzM Stacke, MC.

There is also a new-ish history of the campaign, the tilte and author of which I forget. "Under the devil's Eye" seems to ring a bell.

I hope Broomers that it is irony that you forget the authors? Or you may not be allowed at the IWM or the NAM...The book is by Wakefield and Moody (both members of this forum). It is an excellent read and more relevant to a would be owner, a cracking investment. They are very rare and fetch a good price.

regards
Arm

I seem to recall that the Worcestershires history is available on CD-Rom. Under the Devil's Eye is not that "rare" yet and there is also the Macedonia campaign Official History which covers Doiran in some detail.

Nick

There's a free download available of: THE STORY OF THE SALONIKA ARMY by G Ward Price at: http://www.ourstory.info/

Look in Library and under World War 1 General.

Chapter XIV is titled: The British Battle of Doiran. This book doesn't provide military detail but it sets the scene through the eyes of an observer at the time.

Harry

Thanks for that Harry, I had forgotten about this thread
much appreciated
Nick

Although (sad to say) no official history of 26th Division was written, a number were produced for its constituent units, such as 7th Ox & Bucks LI, and Charles Packer's 'Return to Salonika'.

I have put up some information on my website about the involvement of the 7th Royal Berks

see www.purley.eu/H142P/P267-INT3.pdf

regards

John

Harry,

Can I just say thanks for the link.

My step-mother's father fought in The Battle of Doiran with the R.F.A and this has made her day.

regards Stuart.