Warwick in the Great War

[Philip Wilson]

‘Warwick in the Great War’ by Graham SUTHERLAND first  published

by Pen & Sword in 2017,  ISBN 978 1 47386 053 7, provides a detailed account

of how the experiences of war impacted on the town from the outbreak of the

Great War in 1914, to the Armistice in 1918, and its immediate aftermath.

This is not a military history of the Great War, however, that conflict had a big

impact on the Home Front and events in Warwick mirrored what was happening

elsewhere in Britain.

 

The book explores a little-known piece of Warwick`s history, providing a

fascinating insight into those momentous years by way of 100 contemporary

photographs and contains a wealth of information, including extracts from letters

sent home.  It is well indexed and provides a two page bibliography for further

research - well worth reading.

 

Those familiar with the ‘Incident of the Horse Transport Wayfarer’

11 April 1915) will spot the error on page 37, for Major Airth RICHARDSON,

Warwickshire Yeomanry was promoted Brevet  Lieut-Colonel; two Officers

received the Military Cross and 18 ORS the Meritorious Service Medal.

[Chris_Baker]

My brief review of the book: http://www.longlongtrail.co.uk/review-of-contrasting-books-on-warwick-in-the-great-war/