Great War Britain Norfolk: Remembering 1914-18

World War I claimed more than 900,000 British lives, and its legacy continues to be remembered today. Great War Britain: Norfolk offers an in-depth portrait of the county and its people during the "war to end all wars." It describes the local reaction to the war's outbreak; charts the experience of individuals who enlisted; shares many first-hand experiences, including tales of the Zeppelin raids and "spy hunts" of the era; examines the work of local hospitals; visits Norfolk's POW camps; and explains how the county and its people coped with the transition to life in peacetime. Vividly illustrated with evocative images from the collections of the Royal Norfolk Regiment Museum, the Norfolk Record Office, and the amazing archives of Picture Norfolk and the Eastern Daily Press, it commemorates the bravery and sacrifice of Norfolk's people between 1914 and 1918.

About the author

Steve Smith served with the RAF in Cyprus, the Falklands, and Northern Ireland. He started guiding in his spare time in 2002, and now has more than a decade's experience of leading tours as a badged member of Guild of Battlefield Guides. For several years he has been helping other people trace their military ancestors.

Product details

• Authors: Steve Smith
• Publisher: The History Press Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 03.11.2014
• EAN: 9780750959193
• ISBN: 978-0-7509-5919-3
• Dimensions: 167 mm x 236 mm x 7 mm
• Weight: 326 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