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British Tommy 1914–18

Martin Pegler author Mike Chappell illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Published:15th Jul '96

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British Tommy 1914–18 cover

The World War 1 was a watershed in British military and social history, and even now the repercussions can still be felt. No town or village in the British Isles escaped casualty, and the creative genius of a generation was wiped out, at an incalculable loss to society. This book looks in detail at how the British soldier lived, fought and died during the traumatic war years. Enlistment, training and all aspects of life on active service are carefully examined, including discipline, relaxation and even the type and quality of food that soldiers ate. The analysis of the British infantryman's experience is greatly aided by the memories of old soldiers, which provide an interesting and often vivid account of life on the Western Front.

ISBN: 9781855325418

Dimensions: 248mm x 184mm x 7mm

Weight: 258g

64 pages