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Women in the First World War: No. 575 (Shire Library) - Softcover

Storey, Neil R.; Housego, Molly

 
9780747807520: Women in the First World War: No. 575 (Shire Library)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0747807523 ISBN 13: 9780747807520
Publisher: Shire Publications, 2010

Synopsis

As millions of young men marched off to war, they left behind mothers, wives, sisters, and sweethearts who were determined to contribute to the British cause. Women enrolled as nurses to treat wounded soldiers, and over 700,000 became workers in factories making munitions. Women also took on hundreds of jobs formerly done by men, such as bus conductors and billposters. Later in the war women were accepted into the armed services, serving behind the lines as auxiliaries. This book looks at the realities and the myths of the role of women in the war effort. Illustrated with archive photographs, this is an ideal introduction for anyone wanting to know more about the vital role played by women in the First World War.

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About the Author

Neil R. Storey is an award-winning social historian and lecturer specialising in the impact of war on twentieth-century society. He has written over forty books, numerous articles for national magazines and academic journals and features as guest expert on television and radio programmes and documentaries.

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Publisher
Shire Publications
Publication date
2010
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0747807523
ISBN 13 
9780747807520
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
64