The Home Front: Sheffield in the First World War - Softcover

Lomax, Scott

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1781592969 ISBN 13: 9781781592960

Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd, 2014

Synopsis

The First World War saw many changes to Sheffield that have helped shape what the city is today. It is apt that as we mark the centenary of the outbreak of the war, whilst paying our respects to those who were killed serving our country, we recognise the impact that the war had on those at home. This brand new publication details the human experiences, thoughts, concerns, fears and hopes of a city during one of the most important periods in its history, including the run up to war and the reaction to its outbreak; the efforts of those who could not fight; industry and how workers were instrumental in creating the weapons and tools that would help Britain win the war, along with the city's role in treating and entertaining wounded soldiers and the role of the University of Sheffield and the effect of the war on education. The part women played in the munitions factories plus a devestating Zeppelin raid over Sheffield are also covered in detail. For the first time in its history, Sheffield realised that the horrors of war were not confined to overseas battles but that they could be witnessed and experienced in their own neighbourhoods.

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About the Author

Scott C. Lomax is a graduate of the University of Sheffield where he achieved a B.A. degree in Archaeology and Prehistory in 2004. He is employed as an archaeologist and writes in his spare time. Scott has written several books and articles on local history and true crime. He has a keen interest in the history of Sheffield, having spent some time working as an archaeologist in the city excavating its rich industrial past. He lives in North Derbyshire with his wife.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1781592969
• ISBN 13: 9781781592960
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 258