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Wilton John - It'll All Be Over By Christmas The First World War In Postcards - Hardcover
Wilton John - It'll All Be Over By Christmas The First World War In Postcards - Hardcover
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Description: The postcards in It ll All Be Over By Christmas paint a picture of the First World War as experienced by those at home at the front in training in hospital and in convalescence. These personal messages were sent from fathers to their wives and children sons to family friends and loved ones sharing their thoughts hopes and worries as well as the lighter side of life. There are cards from those at sea in prisoner - of - war camps and those of the Central Powers. Featuring over 150 illustrations including some rare examples the book also demonstrates how the postcard was ulitised to enlist volunteers and boost morale through humour sentimentality and propaganda. Postcards encouraged support of the war effort through fundraising sending comforts to those on the front line and promoting practical roles for women. This fascinating book offers a profound insight into the experiences of war through postcards as well the part that they played in promoting it.
Title: It'll All Be Over By Christmas The First World War In Postcards
Author(s): Wilton John
Publisher: Unicorn Publishing Group
Barcode: 9781914414985
Pages: 176 Pages, 225 Illustrations, Unspecified
Publication Date: 4/6/2023
Category: First World War
Description: The postcards in It ll All Be Over By Christmas paint a picture of the First World War as experienced by those at home at the front in training in hospital and in convalescence. These personal messages were sent from fathers to their wives and children sons to family friends and loved ones sharing their thoughts hopes and worries as well as the lighter side of life. There are cards from those at sea in prisoner - of - war camps and those of the Central Powers. Featuring over 150 illustrations including some rare examples the book also demonstrates how the postcard was ulitised to enlist volunteers and boost morale through humour sentimentality and propaganda. Postcards encouraged support of the war effort through fundraising sending comforts to those on the front line and promoting practical roles for women. This fascinating book offers a profound insight into the experiences of war through postcards as well the part that they played in promoting it.
Title: It'll All Be Over By Christmas The First World War In Postcards
Author(s): Wilton John
Publisher: Unicorn Publishing Group
Barcode: 9781914414985
Pages: 176 Pages, 225 Illustrations, Unspecified
Publication Date: 4/6/2023
Category: First World War
