Book description
This skilfully compiled anthology draws on the phenomenally successful
Forgotten Voices series.
Lest We Forget
brings together first-hand recollections from the Great War to the
Second World War, to vividly illustrate the impact of war. Told in the
actual words of the men, women and children who lived through a century
of war it is a moving insight into the greatest conflicts of the
twentieth century. The testaments of those who were there depict the
horrors of war, yet also provide inspiration with tales of enduring
courage, sacrifice and daring. Arranged thematically into chapters such
as hope, fear, the kindness of strangers, the human cost and brothers in
arms, it reveals the full scope of war in all its stark reality.
Evocatively illustrated throughout with line drawings from the Imperial
War Museum's archives, it will appeal to anyone wanting to gain an
insight into not only specific conflicts, but the overarching and
sometimes surprising effects of war in general. Lest We Forget
vividly ensures that the wartime experiences of ordinary people will
never be forgotten.
Acclaimed author Max Arthur specialises in
first-hand recollections of historical events. He is the author of
several bestselling books, including Forgotten Voices of the Second
World War and Forgotten Voices of the Great War.
