Cart
Free Shipping in Australia
Proud to be B-Corp

We Will Remember Them Max Arthur

We Will Remember Them By Max Arthur

We Will Remember Them by Max Arthur


$18.99
Condition - Very Good
6 in stock

Summary

Commemorating our First World War soldiers more than 90 years on.

We Will Remember Them Summary

We Will Remember Them: Voices from the Aftermath of the Great War by Max Arthur

For Britain and her empire, the human cost of the First World War was worse than any other conflict in history. Almost a million British people died in the war, with a further quarter of a million from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, India and Africa. Almost twice as many again were injured in battle, and forced to live the rest of their lives with missing limbs, damaged lungs and mental disorders. The legacy of the Great War was just as deeply felt as the war itself, and much longer lasting. An entire generation of children grew up without fathers. In some areas, women were doomed to a life of spinsterhood because there simply were not any young men left to marry. Every community supported dozens of damaged men, sometimes the butt of cruel childish jokes, but more often the object of silent pity. Most managed to forge a life for themselves again, despite their disabilities, traumas and disfigurements. Many rebuilt relationships with their families that had been all but destroyed by their experiences of war. WE WILL REMEMBER THEM is the story of these men and their families, told in their own words. It depicts the dying months of the Great War, when victory was close, but would still claim the lives of tens of thousands. It describes the joys and disappointments of triumph, the shock of homecoming, and the painful readjustment to ordinary civilian life. And it shows how wives and children reacted to their men coming home - often mentally and physically scarred, sometimes virtual strangers. The aftermath of the Great War lasted for decades, and in some cases is still felt today. This book, by the bestselling author of Last Post, is a fitting tribute to those who have experienced its legacy.

We Will Remember Them Reviews

'It's a winning formula, and his books have enjoyed much success... there is also much that is arresting.' LITERARY REVIEW 'poignant... Today's youngsters should read this so they never forget the sacrifices of their forefathers.' NEWS OF THE WORLD 'a seamless patchwork of memories and recollections which, perhaps for the first time, tell us exactly how it was for the men returning to 'a land fit for heroes'... essential reading... A simply superb work' THE GREAT WAR

About Max Arthur

Max Arthur is the author of the bestselling LAST POST, FORGOTTEN VOICES OF THE GREAT WAR and FORGOTTEN VOICES OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR. His other oral history titles include the classic work on the Falklands Campaign, ABOVE ALL, COURAGE. He is the military obituary writer for THE INDEPENDENT.

Additional information

GOR001924784
9780297853299
0297853295
We Will Remember Them: Voices from the Aftermath of the Great War by Max Arthur
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Orion Publishing Co
20091022
288
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

Customer Reviews - We Will Remember Them