Great War Britain Sheffield: Remembering 1914-18

World War I claimed more than 995,000 British lives, and its legacy continues to be remembered today. Great War Britain: Sheffield offers an intimate portrayal of the town and its people living in the shadow of the Great War for five years. A beautifully illustrated and highly accessible volume, Great War Britain: Sheffield recounts the tale of a boy scout leader's journey to Gallipoli; the terror of the first air raids; and the university's best and brightest who formed their own Pals battalion only to lose poets, writers, and students on the Somme. It contrasts the strikes and political unrest with patriotism and sacrifice in the city they called the armorer to the emperor. The World War I story of Sheffield is told through the voices of those who were there, and is vividly illustrated with evocative images.

About the author

Tim Lynch served in the Falklands and Northern Ireland. He now works as a freelance writer, specializing in history and travel. He is an active member of the Western Front Association and has taken part in archaeological work on the battlefields of France. He is a regular contributor to magazines such as Britain at War, Military Illustrated, Skirmish and Stand To!, and is the author of Battlefield Archaeology, Dunkirk 1940, Silent Skies, and They Did Not Grow Old.

Product details

• Authors: Tim Lynch, Tim Lynch
• Publisher: The History Press Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 02.02.2015
• EAN: 9780750960489
• ISBN: 978-0-7509-6048-9
• Dimensions: 233 mm x 158 mm x 11 mm
• Weight: 316 g
• Illustrations: 80 Illustrations, black and white
• Series: Great War Britain
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Non-fiction book > History > Regional and national histories