The British Working Class and Enthusiasm for War, 1914-1916 by David SilbeyCall Number: ebook
ISBN: 9780203310533
Publication Date: 2004-12-15
Millions of men volunteered to leave home, hearth and family to go to a foreign land to fight in 1914, the start of the biggest war in British history. It was a war fought by soldier-citizens, millions strong, most of whom had volunteered willingly to go. They made up the army that first held, and then, in 1918, thrust back the German Army to win t