Great War Britain Sheffield: Remembering 1914-18 by Tim Lynch

Great War Britain Sheffield: Remembering 1914-18 by Tim Lynch

The First World War claimed over 995,000 British lives, and its legacy continues to be remembered today. Great War Britain: Sheffield offers an intimate portrayal of the city and its people living in the shadow of the Great War for five years. A beautifully illustrated and highly accessible volume, it recounts the tale of a Boy Scout leader's journey to Gallipoli, the terror of the first air raids, and the university's best and brightest who formed their own Pals battalion only to lose poets, writers and students on the Somme. It contrasts the strikes and political unrest with patriotism and sacrifice in the city they called 'the armourer to the Empire'. The Great War story of Sheffield is told through the voices of those who were there and is vividly illustrated with evocative images.

Lynch, Tim: - After military service in the Falklands and Northern Ireland, Tim Lynch studied Social Anthropology at university before working in the public sector, where he was closely involved in efforts to increase understanding and treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress. He began his freelancing career alongside this and now specialises in history and travel subjects - having written 10 books on the social and military history of the First and Second World Wars. In between writing and a day job with the National Probation Service, he works as a battlefield guide - leading school groups on the Western Front.

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ISBN 13	9780750960489
ISBN 10	0750960485
Title	Great War Britain Sheffield: Remembering 1914-18
Author	Tim Lynch
Series	Great War Britain Ser
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	The History Press Ltd
Year published	2015-02-02
Number of pages	144
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