For the first time, the story of Jersey in the First World War is
revealed. Whilst the island's role in the Second World War is well
documented, a generation earlier another devastating war had struck
Jersey, jeopardising the lives and liberties of its people. In 1915, a
band of 300 young men known as the Jersey Company volunteered to fight
for king and country in a war beyond the comprehension of many. Feted
as heroes, they proudly took their place in the trenches of the
Western front. But the war was to have a devastating effect - both on
the Jersey Company and their island. Soon the volunteers were not only
fighting the enemy, but also waging a bitter struggle for continued
recognition and support from home. Accompanied by some incredible rare
photographs, this book tells the moving but ultimately tragic story of
one small and unique unit caught in the maelstrom of the Great War.
This is an eye-opening account of one of the most important periods in
Jersey's history and promises to fascinate anyone interested in the
island's extraordinary past.
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ISBN
9780750962599
Publisert
2014
Utgave
1. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
The History Press
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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