Review (PDF) Britain Through The Wars: Saluting The Great British Spirit (Volume 5)
We salute the great British spirit in our fifth collectors' edition, published to commemorate 100 years since the beginning of the Battle of the Somme in 1916. Noble victories, from Crecy to Waterloo, are acknowledged and the history, people and traditions of the British Army, Navy and Royal Air Force are celebrated, from the chamberpot of the King's Royal Hussars to the magnificent and much-loved Spitfire. Life on the front line is revealed through letters and photographs, amusing and poignant in turn, and the extraordinary resilience of British soldiers, volunteers and prisoners-of-war remembered. The men and women who kept the home fires burning and prepared for invasion are not forgotten, nor are the canine, equine and feathered beasts who served alongside their masters and brought great comfort in testing times. We recall the extraordinary steps to safeguard works of art in the Second World War and the enduring power of the work of Official War Artists from the First World War to modern times. Finally, we commemorate the millions who made the ultimate sacrifice, and salute the myriad ways in which they are remembered.
Paperback: 144 pages
Publisher: Time Inc. (Uk) Ltd. (June 30, 2016)
Language: English
ASIN: B01II5KF9O
Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 0.3 x 11 inches
Shipping Weight: 14.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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