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Description of  The Great War Handbook: A Guide for Family Historians & Students of the Conflict

This book describes the conditions British soldiers endured during World War I, the deadly risks they ran, their daily routines and the small roles they played in the complex military machine. It surveys every aspect of the soldier's life including recruitment, training, battlefield experience, trench warfare, weapons of war, medical matters, and death. Miscellaneous data and a guide to visiting battlefields is also included.