Berwick-upon-Tweed in the Great War
Armstrong, Craig2015
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Berwick-upon-Tweed was an important garrison town and regional centre, which, as befit its history, had a strong sense of duty, reflected in its proud martial traditions. During the catastrophic years of 1914-18 many Berwick families found themselves greatly affected by the war. Large numbers of Berwick men volunteered to serve in the forces and many were killed. During the first months of war the local barracks were overwhelmed by the number of men volunteering for the King's Own Scottish Borderers, while a great many Berwick lads served with the Northumberland Fusiliers. Others were less keen to serve and this book considers some of these cases, ranging from hairdressers to farmworkers, who were brought before the military tribunal at Berwick
Main title:
Berwick-upon-Tweed in the Great War / Craig Armstrong.
Author:
Armstrong, Craig, author
Imprint:
Barnsley, South Yorkshire : Pen & Sword Military, 2015.
Collation:
184 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 24 cm
ISBN:
9781473823082 (pbk)
Dewey class:
940.342
Language:
English
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BRN:
3848496
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