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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Add this copy of Tommy Goes to War to cart. $17.34, good condition, Sold by Pearlydewdrops rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Haywards Heath, WEST SUSSEX, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1978 by Everyman Ltd.
Add this copy of Tommy Goes to War to cart. $19.45, poor condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1978 by J.M. Dent & Sons.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 900grams, ISBN: 0460043277.
Add this copy of Tommy Goes to War to cart. $22.50, very good condition, Sold by Argosy Book Store rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from New York, NY, UNITED STATES, published 1978 by Dent.
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Very good(-) in good jacket. Nearly 200 Illus. Tall 8vo, black cloth, d.w. moderately torn, cloth lightly soiled, corners of cloth bumped. London: J. M. Dent, (1978). Experiences of soldiers serving on the Western Front in World War I with extracts from their letters and diaries.
Add this copy of Tommy Goes to War to cart. $57.85, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1978 by Fitzhenry & Whiteside Ltd.
