'116th Battalion in France' Summary

The book begins with the author's enlistment in the 116th Battalion in 1916. He describes the training that the battalion underwent in Canada before being shipped to France in early 1917. The battalion's first major engagement was the Battle of Vimy Ridge in April 1917. The author provides a detailed account of the battle, including the challenges that the battalion faced and the heavy losses that it sustained. The battalion also fought in the Battle of Passchendaele in late 1917 and the Battle of Amiens in August 1918. The author describes the horrors of these battles and the impact that they had on the men of the battalion. The book concludes with the battalion's return to Canada in early 1919. The author reflects on the experiences that he and his fellow soldiers had during the war and the sacrifices that they made.