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Gloucester In The Great War

by Tait Derek Tait

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 When news of the war broke out in 1914, nothing could prepare the citizens of Gloucester for the changes that would envelop their city over the next four years. The story of Gloucester in the First World War is both an interesting and intriguing one. The city played a key role in the deployment of troops to Northern Europe as well as supplying vital munitions. Local men responded keenly to recruitment drives and thousands of soldiers were billeted in the city before being sent off to fight the enemy overseas. The city also played a vital role caring for the many wounded soldiers who returned home from the front. The effect of the war on Gloucester was great. By the end of the conflict, there wasn''t a family in Gloucester who hadn''t lost a son, father, nephew, uncle or brother. There were tremendous celebrations in the streets as the end of the war was announced but the effects of the war lasted for years to come. This powerful account of a city that showed great courage and determination in a time of adversity ensures that Gloucester''s people, who lived through the four intense years of conflict, are remembered for their immense contribution the war effort.
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Gloucester In The Great War

by Tait Derek Tait

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 When news of the war broke out in 1914, nothing could prepare the citizens of Gloucester for the changes that would envelop their city over the next four years.The story of Gloucester in the First World War is both an interesting and intriguing one. The city played a key role in the deployment of troops to Northern Europe as well as supplying vital munitions. Local men responded keenly to recruitment drives and thousands of soldiers were billeted in the city before being sent off to fight the enemy overseas. The city also played a vital role caring for the many wounded soldiers who returned home from the front.The effect of the war on Gloucester was great. By the end of the conflict, there wasn't a family in Gloucester who hadn't lost a son, father, nephew, uncle or brother. There were tremendous celebrations in the streets as the end of the war was announced but the effects of the war lasted for years to come.This powerful account of a city that showed great courage and determination in a time of adversity ensures that Gloucester's people, who lived through the four intense years of conflict, are remembered for their immense contribution the war effort.
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Hertfordshire Soldiers Of The Great War

by Dan Hill e Paul Johnson

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 Individual tales of daring and danger involving the men of Hertfordshire throughout the four years of the Great War. Relates the experiences of the Hertfordshire men who were involved in the Russian campaign of 1919 and the Irish rebellion of 1920.
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Newtownards In The Great War

by Allister Lindsay Allister

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 Rare and unseen photos of the Ulster Volunteer Force and the UVF Nursing Division.
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Hythe In The Great War

by Wynn Stephen Wynn

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 Black and white illustrations
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Scarborough In The Great War

by Stephen Wynn

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 A look at some of those who served their town and country and returned home to their loved ones.
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Newport In The Great War

by Julie Phillips

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 It took a woman to drive the first tractor in Shropshire.
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Barking And Dagenham In The Great War

by Wynn Stephen Wynn

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 The First World War was only a matter of days old when Barking placed itself firmly on the map, after Driver Job Henry Charles Drain of the 37th Battery, Royal Field Artillery, was awarded the Victoria Cross. He was born in Barking on 18 October 1895, and on 26 August 1914, the 18-year-old Drain was at Le Cateau, France, when Captain Douglas Reynolds of the same battery was trying to recapture two guns. Driver Drain and another driver, Frederick Luke, volunteered to help and gave great assistance in the eventual saving of one of the guns. He survived the war and died on 26 July 1975 aged 79, and is buried at the Rippleside Cemetery at Barking. A second man, Laurence Calvert, who although not born in the area, died in Dagenham in 1964 aged 72, was also awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions on 12 September 1918 at Havrincourt, France at the Battle of Havrincourt. Barking War Memorial is slightly unusual in that it is different from most, because it includes all those from the town who served (1812) in the First World War, those who returned home (1212) and the 600 men who didn''t. It carries the names of 802 men from the town who gave their lives for their King and country, so that peace could prevail and the world could become a better place.
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Poole In The Great War

by Wynn Stephen Wynn

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 On 13 August, with the war only a matter of days old, the German cargo vessel, Herbert Fischer, was on its way from Russia to deliver timber to J T Sydenhams in Poole. It was challenged and stopped by Royal Naval vessels in the English Channel, but somewhat remarkably, it was allowed to continue its journey into Poole harbor where it unloaded its timber. Fortunately, no harm was done, by the crew or its cargo, as both were what they purported to be. Less than a week later Pool harbor was in the news again, as night time restrictions were placed on the town''s fishing fleet to stop them from venturing outside of the harbor due to the potential danger of attack from German naval vessels. By the end of 1914, a number of temporary hospitals had sprung up all over the Poole area, as was in keeping with the rest of the country. These included, The Lodge, The Mount and Springfield Auxiliary Hospitals, all of which were for officers only. In addition to these there was also the Sandacres Private Hospital for officers in Parkstone. A recruitment meeting took place at the Drill Hall at Upper Parkstone on 19 February 1915. To encourage men to attend, arrangements were made for local brass bands to play and make their way to the Drill Hall from different parts of the town. In Knight & Co, which was located in Hill Street, Poole, the town had its very own munitions factory, which employed more and more women the longer the war continued, as more and more men were called up. The book also looks at men from the town who went off to fight in the war, and those who never made it back home to their loved ones. It also looks at the towns women, many of whom carried out Voluntary work such as working for the VAD, whilst bringing up young children and tending to their homes. A real feeling of the sacrifice which many people from Poole made during the course of the First World War, becomes quite apparent across the pages of this very informative book.
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Yateley In The Great War

by Peter J. Tipton

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 How the war affected every level of society in Yateley, from the gentry in their mansions to the gypsies in their caravans and tents on Yateley Common.
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Isle Of Thanet In The Great War - Broadstairs-Margate-Ramsgate

by Stephen Wynn

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 Explores the effects of war on the Isle of Thanet
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Leeds In The Great War

by Wade Stephen Wade

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 Includes the history of the enlistment and conscription phases in the city. Focuses on stories of people, from munitions workers to nurses, and from soldiers to war resisters.
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Aberdeen In The Great War

by Tait Derek Tait

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 One of the few books to cover Aberdeen in the First World War from the commencement of war in July 1914, to the Armistice in November 1918, featuring many forgotten news stories of the day.
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Romford In The Great War

by Stephen Wynn

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 Stories of Romford's wartime suspects, as reported to the Police and the War Office between 1914-18. The book charts Romford's wartime experience through the eyes of the local press.
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Cardiff & The Valleys In The Great War

by Gary Dobbs

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 Looks at the Cardiff Pals and other local regiments who fought in the Great War and how the experience of war impacted on the area, from the initial enthusiasm for sorting out the German Kaiser in time for Christmas 1914, to the gradual realization of the enormity of human sacrifice the families of Cardiff were committed to as the war stretched out over the next four years. An important place for Coal export this book looks at how the balance between working and fighting was achieved by the Dockyard workersThe Great War affected everyone. At home there were wounded soldiers in military hospitals, refugees from Belgium and later on German prisoners of war. There were food and fuel shortages and disruption to schooling. The role of women changed dramatically and they undertook a variety of work undreamed of in peacetime. Meanwhile, men serving in the armed forces were scattered far and wide. Extracts from contemporary letters reveal their heroism and give insights into what it was like under battle conditions.
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Southampton In The Great War

by John J. Eddleston

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 Many troops passed through Southampton on their way to the Western Front and it played a vital role as a staging post for departing troops and those returning badly injured.Many of men from Southampton also joined up and the enormity of human sacrifice that the families of Southampton were committed to as the war stretched out over the next four years was immense. The Great War affected everyone. At home there were wounded soldiers in military hospitals, refugees from Belgium and later on German prisoners of war. There were food and fuel shortages and disruption to schooling. The role of women changed dramatically and they undertook a variety of work undreamed of in peacetime. Meanwhile, men serving in the armed forces were scattered far and wide. Extracts from contemporary letters reveal their heroism and give insights into what it was like under battle conditions.

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