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Remembering the Fallen of the First World War Sarah Ridley

Remembering the Fallen of the First World War By Sarah Ridley

Remembering the Fallen of the First World War by Sarah Ridley


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Summary

A moving and detailed look at how the dead of the First World War were commemorated, both during the war and in the years since 1918.

Remembering the Fallen of the First World War Summary

Remembering the Fallen of the First World War by Sarah Ridley

Remembering the Fallen of the First World War takes a fascinating and detailed look at how servicemen killed during the First World War were commemorated. Beginning during the war itself, the book investigates the options available at the time - repatriation and normal burial were intially considered, but the sheer number of the dead precluded this, so cemeteries close the battlefields became the only realistic option. The book chronicles the work of Sir Fabian Ware and the Imperial (now Commonwealth) War Graves Commission in setting up permanent and beautifully maintained cemeteries after the war as well as local war memorials, plaques in churches, books of remembrance and so forth. The book also includes poetry written and artwork created to honour the fallen, and offers advice on how young readers can find their ancestors' war graves. A must have book on World War One for ages 11 and up.

Remembering the Fallen of the First World War Reviews

The book is attractively designed and illustrated and would be a useful addition to the First World War section of any school library * School Librarian *

About Sarah Ridley

Born in Suffolk, Sarah Ridley lives on the Suffolk/Essex border and is a writer and editor of educational books for children and young people. Recently, a life-long interest in history has led her to write books about the First World War, inspired by reading letters written by soldiers who served in the conflict. Brothers at War tells the story of uncovering the material held in her own family's archives. Dear Jelly sets letters written by soldier brothers to their younger sisters at its core. Teenage children keep Sarah busy when she isn't tied to her computer, and she relaxes by walking along river estuaries close to her home.

Table of Contents

  • 1: Introduction - For the Fallen
  • 1: The death of a soldier
  • 1: Burying a comrade
  • 1: Fabian Ware and Graves Registration Commission
  • 1: The Imperial War Graves Commission, 1917
  • 1: Cemetery design and features
  • 1: The headstones
  • 1: War over, work ahead
  • 1: The missing
  • 1: Pilgrimages and battlefield tours
  • 1: Peace Day and the Cenotaph
  • 1: Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday
  • 1: The Tomb of the Unknown Warrior
  • 1: Shrines and rolls of honour
  • 1: Rural war memorials
  • 1: Town and city war memorials
  • 1: Poppies
  • 1: Glossary/ advice on how to research a First World War soldier using Commonwealth War Graves Commission
  • 1: Index

Additional information

GOR009061610
9781445142500
1445142503
Remembering the Fallen of the First World War by Sarah Ridley
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Hachette Children's Group
20151022
48
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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