Bath in the Great War
Bath in the Great War by Derek Tait, published by Pen & Sword Books Limited in 2015, offers a detailed exploration of the impact of World War I on the city of Bath. Spanning 176 pages, this book chronicles the significant changes that occurred from the war’s outbreak in July 1914 to the Armistice in November 1918, focusing on the everyday lives of the city’s residents, their entertainment, and the challenges they faced, including the internment of aliens.
Readers will find a comprehensive account of Bath’s role during the war, including its contributions to troop deployment and munitions supply. The narrative highlights local recruitment efforts and the experiences of soldiers billeted in the city, as well as the community’s efforts to care for returning wounded soldiers. The book also features forgotten news stories and a collection of rare photographs, providing a vivid glimpse into a pivotal time in Bath’s history.
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When news of the war broke out in 1914, nothing could prepare the citizens of Bath for the changes that would envelop their city over the next four years. The story of Bath in the Great War is both an interesting and intriguing one. This book covers this historic city’s involvement from the commencement of the Great War in July 1914, to the Armistice in November 1918, describing in great detail what happened to the city and its people, including their everyday lives, entertainment, spies and the internment of aliens living within the city.
Bath played a key role in the deployment of troops to Northern Europe as well as supplying vital munitions. Local men responded keenly to recruitment drives and thousands of soldiers were billeted in the city before being sent off to fight the enemy overseas. The city also played a vital role caring for the many wounded soldiers who returned home from the front. As the end of the war was announced there were tremendous celebrations in the streets, but the effects of war lasted for years to come. By the end of the conflict, there wasn’t a family in Bath who hadn’t lost a son, father, nephew, uncle or brother. Bath features many forgotten news stories of the day and includes a considerable collection of rare photographs last seen in newspapers nearly 70 years ago.
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