How would the innocent generation of 1914 respond to the horrors of the trenches? Malcolm Brown's book conveys the spirit of the British soldier, commonly referred to as Tommy, with first-hand accounts taken from uncensored letters and diaries. The eloquence and humanity of the British soldier shine through, and the work stands as a moving tribute to a lost and noble generation. Yet war is a time of contradictions, and alongside the image of the "noble Tommy" we are presented with forthright critisisms of the British ...
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How would the innocent generation of 1914 respond to the horrors of the trenches? Malcolm Brown's book conveys the spirit of the British soldier, commonly referred to as Tommy, with first-hand accounts taken from uncensored letters and diaries. The eloquence and humanity of the British soldier shine through, and the work stands as a moving tribute to a lost and noble generation. Yet war is a time of contradictions, and alongside the image of the "noble Tommy" we are presented with forthright critisisms of the British command and, more disturbingly, a taste of the blood-lust that was awakened in these unlikely warriors.
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Very Good. Some outer edges have minor scuffs. Cover has light scratches and marks. Book content is in very good readable condition. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 240 p. Contains: Illustrations, black & white, Illustrations, color. Revealing History (Paperback).
Add this copy of Tommy Goes to War (World War I) to cart. $14.00, very good condition, Sold by Bookwitch rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Concord, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1986 by J. M. Dent & Sons, Limited, 1986.
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Very Good. Book Small quarto, softcover, cover lightly scuffed else interior VG in brown wraps. almost 200 ills, postcards, unpublished drawings, official documents and many striking photo's-the Great War, as seen by the men who actually lived and fought it, 272pp.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine.
Add this copy of Tommy Goes to War (Revealing History (Paperback)) to cart. $14.63, good condition, Sold by Reuseabook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester, GLOS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2009 by The History Press.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Damaged cover. The cover of is slightly damaged for instance a torn or bent corner.
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Very Good. Light wear to the jacket. Light wear & bumps to board edges & corners. Foxing to the top edge of the textblock. Pen mark on ffep. Content is in very good, clean condition. Glued binding. 192 p. Contains: Illustrations.
