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An exciting new book series from Pen & Sword Books
An exciting new series has been released from the specialist military publishers, Pen & Sword Books, about Britain's towns and cities during the First World War. While many books have been written about the politics and military actions themselves, often the local stories surrounding the Homefront have been overshadowed.
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It is just over a century since the Great War began, sparking the dawn of a new modern age both in technological and medical advances, but importantly it revolutionised the old social system, breaking down barriers and cementing the foundations for the society and attitudes we now take as granted.
"Chelmsford in the Great War" is one of the books in this fascinating series, and tells just a small part of the greater Homefront history. The story of Chelmsford, in Essex, South England, differs little perhaps from any other city, however, living under a constant threat of invasion its inhabitants played host to numerous military camps, welcoming strange visitors dressed in various coloured uniforms into their homes, and into their lives, forging friendships that far outlived the war. |
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Chelmsford shared in the initial excitement and glory, from the daily struggle to the strengthening of a community, and experienced more than its share of tragedy. Nearly four hundred husbands, sons and brothers were lost to the conflict. Yet it wasn't only the men and women in uniform who fought for king and country. Nearly every family did their part in whatever way they could, whether as munition workers, in reserved occupations, conscientious objectors or school children. This book tells their story and is a testimony to all those who answered the call.
Together the city's contribution to the war effort was vital and owed a huge part of the credit to its womanfolk. Stepping up to the breach, little did they know that they were forging more than munitions and supporting their loved ones, but battling old prejudices which would help bring Britain into the 20th Century. Female factory workers and farm labourers are mostly associated with the Second World War but it is through stories like these that we are reminded of the equally huge contributions those in the Great War made.
Someone with a personal interest in Chelmsford and local history will no doubt find this particular title invaluable, but as a study of social history this book and indeed this new series has a wider reach and importance.
Dorrell, June 2015.
Together the city's contribution to the war effort was vital and owed a huge part of the credit to its womanfolk. Stepping up to the breach, little did they know that they were forging more than munitions and supporting their loved ones, but battling old prejudices which would help bring Britain into the 20th Century. Female factory workers and farm labourers are mostly associated with the Second World War but it is through stories like these that we are reminded of the equally huge contributions those in the Great War made.
Someone with a personal interest in Chelmsford and local history will no doubt find this particular title invaluable, but as a study of social history this book and indeed this new series has a wider reach and importance.
Dorrell, June 2015.
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If you are interested in the Homefront during the Great War you may like to visit the publisher's website for more local stories in the series, including "Castle Point in the Great War". |