Description
Scotland's response to the Great War has, up until now, largely been marginalized or ignored. With a proportionally higher number of volunteers than any other home nation, Scotland's youth played a significant part in Britain's war effort. Here is the first study of Scotland's response to the call to arms; the true story behind the raising, the training, life in the trenches and the sacrifices faced by those battalions raised in Scotland. This book focuses on the experiences of those who served in the Scottish divisions. Charting the course of emotions from initial enthusiasm in August 1914 through to outright disillusionment with the continuation of the war in 1917, the author clearly shows how life at the front line produced both physical and emotional changes in those caught up in the horrors of trench warfare.
About the Author
Derek Young is a Research Fellow at the Unversity of Stirling. He made a national appeal across Scotland through the media for veterans to come forward to be interviewed and diaries to be sent in for consideration. His other books include Scottish Voices from the Second World War, also published by Tempus. He lives in Dundee.
Book Information
ISBN 9780752439501
Author Derek Young
Format Paperback
Page Count 256
Imprint The History Press Ltd
Publisher The History Press Ltd
Weight(grams) 310g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 10mm
