First World War: Kitchener's Volunteer Army

Information about the massive recruitment drive at the beginning of the war.

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An introduction to the causes of the First World War.

Information about the formation of battalions made up of groups of friends and work colleagues.

The story of how Christmas was celebrated in December 1914.

A personal account of life in England during the First World War.

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