Book description
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 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. Max Arthur is a skilled
interviewer who has written oral histories of the RAF and Royal Navy
during the Second World War
