The First World War claimed over 995,000 British lives, and its
legacy continues to be remembered today. Great War Britain: Swindon
offers an intimate portrayal of the town and its people living in
the shadow of the 'war to end all wars'. A beautifully illustrated
and highly accessible volume, it describes local reaction to the
outbreak of war; charts the experience of individuals who enlisted;
the changing face of industry; the work of the many hospitals in
the area; the effect of the conflict on local children; the women
who defied convention to play a vital role on the home front; and
concludes with a chapter dedicated to how the town and its people
coped with the transition to life in peacetime once more. The Great
War story of Swindon is told through the voices of those who were
there and is vividly illustrated through evocative images, many
from private collections.
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