- Publisher: History Press
- Year: 2017
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 126pp
- Illustrated: Yes
- Dimensions: 234x156mm
- Condition: New
- Weight: 0.3kg
- ISBN: 9780750978965
- Product code: 542558
Great War Britain: Manchester
Remembering 1914–18
Andrew Simpson New Paperback Illustrated
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At the outbreak of the First World War many in Manchester volunteered for the Pals Battalions and Red Cross, with others stepping up to work in industry or voluntary sectors. Interspersed with personal stories, this volume describes the impact on the conflict on the city.
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The First World War claimed over 995,000 British lives, and its legacy continues to be remembered today.Great War Britain: Manchester offers an intimate portrayal of the city and its people living in the shadow of the Great War. A beautifully illustrated and highly accessible volume, it explores the city's regiments, the background and fate of the men on the frontline, the changing face of industry, the vital role of women, conscientious objectors, hospitals for the wounded and rehabilitation, peace celebrations, the fallen heroes and war memorials. The Great War story of Manchester is told through the voices of those who were there and is vividly illustrated with evocative images.
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At the outbreak of the First World War many in Manchester volunteered for the Pals Battalions and Red Cross, with others stepping up to work in industry or voluntary sectors. Interspersed with personal stories, this volume describes the impact on the conflict on the city.
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First World War
