The Workers' War The Workers' War British Industry and the First World War Anthony Burton History Press2014Hardback224pp Illustrated 9780752498867 Product Code: 222766 Details Despite early optimism that the First World War would be swiftly concluded and cause little disruption to British life, the long struggle in fact turn... DetailsBackDetailsDespite early optimism that the First World War would be swiftly concluded and cause little disruption to British life, the long struggle in fact turned British industry on its head, encouraging technological and organizational advances and a rethinking of traditional gender roles as women took the place of men in the factories. This book examines how different industries coped with the demands of the war and the heroic efforts made by ordinary men and women to keep industry moving.Read moreRead less publ £19.99was £7.99sale price £4.99 Qty Qty123 Add to Basket CategoriesHistorySocial & Industrial HistorySaleTags20th century historyBritish & Irish historyFirst World WarIndustrialisation & industrial history