Plymouth in the Great War / Derek Tait.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Tait, Derek, 1961- author.

Series:

Your Towns and Cities in the Great War

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

World War, 1914-1918--England.

World War, 1914-1918.

Plymouth (England)--History--20th century.

Plymouth (England).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (154 p.)

Place of Publication:

South Yorkshire, England : Pen and Sword Military, 2014.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The story of Plymouth in the First World War has never been fully covered although the town played a key role in the deployment of troops to Northern Europe as well as supplying ships and vital munitions. By August 1914, the British War office had moved 120,000 men into the town. Plymouth became the principal base for military operations and was one of the most important of the southern shipping ports. The town also played a vital role caring for the many wounded soldiers who returned home from the front. The effect of the war on Plymouth was great. By the end of the conflict, there wasn't a f

Contents:

Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; Acknowledgements; Chapter 1: 1914 - Eager for a Fight; Chapter 2: 1915 - Deepening Conflict; Chapter 3: 1916 - The Realisation; Chapter 4: 1917 - Seeing it Through; Chapter 5: 1918 - The Final Blows; Bibliography; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed October 27, 2014).

ISBN:

9781473841895

1473841895

9781473842113

1473842115