Author : Kidderminster & District Archa Society
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 137 pages
File Size : 44,52 MB
Release : 2014-10-06
Category : History
ISBN : 0750957883
The First World War claimed over 995,000 British lives, and its legacy continues to be remembered today. Great War Britain: Kidderminster offers an intimate portrayal of the town and its people living in the shadow of the Great War for five years. A beautifully illustrated and highly accessible volume it explores the town’s recruiting drives, the background and fate of the area’s men on the frontline, the changing face of industry, the vital role of women, conscientious objectors, hospitals for the wounded and rehabilitation, peace celebrations, the fallen heroes and war memorials. The Great War story of Kidderminster is told through the voices of those who were there and is vividly illustrated through evocative images.