The Children's War [electronic resource] : Britain, 1914-1918 /
Kennedy, R.author.
British children were mobilised for total war in 1914-18. It dominated their school experience and they enjoyed it as a source of entertainment. Their support was believed to be vital for Britain's present and future but their participation was motivated by a desire to remain connected to their absent fathers and brothers.
Description based upon print version of record.
Cover; Contents; List of Illustrations; Acknowledgements; 1 Introduction; 2 Families at War; 3 War Imagined; 4 Children in Uniform; 5 War in the Classroom; 6 Conclusion; Notes; Bibliography; Index
Includes bibliographical references and index.
British children were mobilised for total war in 1914-18. It dominated their school experience and they enjoyed it as a source of entertainment. Their support was believed to be vital for Britain's present and future but their participation was motivated by a desire to remain connected to their absent fathers and brothers.
Europe-History.
History, Modern.
Social history.
Great Britain-History.
Civilization-History.
Military history.
European History.
Modern History.
Social History.
History of Britain and Ireland.
Cultural History.
History of Military.