With Manchesters in the East

With Manchesters in the East is a military memoir by Sir Gerald B. Hurst, published in 1918, detailing the experiences of the 7th Manchester Territorial Battalion during World War I. The narrative focuses on their deployment to the Dardanelles, particularly the battles at Cape Helles and the Gallipoli campaign, highlighting the soldiers' bravery and camaraderie amidst the harsh realities of war. Hurst reflects on the battalion's formation, training, and the transition from peacetime to active duty, offering insights into the lives of ordinary men from Manchester who answered the call to serve.