A comprehensive study of discipline and morale in the British army during the Great War, using the Irish regiments as a case study. The book suggests that, while minor breaches of discipline did occur in the Irish regiments, executions took place out of the need to restore military discipline.

Measuring discipline and morale --Regular regiments at war -- Raising the Service battalions -- Adjusting and adapting -- Amalgamations, reductions and conscription -- The final phase -- Irish units on Home Service -- Conclusion.

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