GREAT WAR WEST SUSSEX

Great War Britain: West Sussex : Remembering 1914-18

By:West Sussex County Council

Publisher:The History Press Ltd

Imprint:The History Press Ltd

ISBN/EAN:0750960655 / 9780750960656

Format:Paperback

Pagination:272 pages, 80 black & white illustrations

Dimensions:234 x 156 mm

Country of Pub.:United Kingdom

Pub Date:12/08/2014

The First World War claimed over 995,000

British lives, and its legacy continues to be

remembered today. Great War Britain: West

Sussex offers an intimate portrayal of the county

and its people living in the shadow of the Great

War for five years.

Compiled by West Sussex County Council, with

content and illustrations drawn from their

archives, this highly accessible volume explores

the county’s regiments, the background and fate

of the area’s men on the frontline, the changing

face of industry, the vital role of women,

conscientious objectors, hospitals for the

wounded and rehabilitation, peace celebrations,

the fallen heroes and war memorials.

Richly illustrated with

archive photographs and

featuring interviews with

civilians and members of

the Armed Forces

A moving account of West

Sussex during the First

World War, including

recollections from those

who lived through the

conflict