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. |
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". |