The First World War was the first global war and when it broke out
in 1914, the civilian population of Britain was exhorted to carry
on with 'Business, as usual'. But the war soon began to affect
civilian life. The war brought excitement, danger and fear for
Britain's children: Zeppelins, air raid warnings and the all-clear,
drills and shelters in schools, shelters at home and in public
places; the blackout - all became chilling parts of everyday life.
In the call-up of recruits, fathers, uncles and elder brothers went
off to war; some younger boys, lying about their age, joined them.
Then there were the invasion scares, in which the Boy Scouts became
coast watchers, and guarded railway bridges and other important
points. In the sea beyond our shores, the U-Boat assault
contributed to shortages of food; 'No cakes, no jam, no nuffin.'
Children found themselves helping with the harvest and foraging in
the hedgerows for food. Many foods, including sweets, would be
strictly rationed. Home Front expert Mike Brown describes what
school was like in 1914: the lessons, classrooms, uniforms, and
curriculum, and he looks at how children helped the war effort,
raising money for the Red Cross, knitting soldiers' comforts, etc.
This book also explores what children wore, how they dressed, what
they read and how the rituals of birthday and Christmas were
affected. This book is part of the Britain's Heritage series, which
provides definitive introductions to the riches of Britain's past,
and is the perfect way to get acquainted with the lives of children
in the First World War.
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