Cornwall In The First World War

Naval motor launch ML350 leaves Newlyn harbour 
for an anti-submarine patrol off the Lizard, 1917

My new book, 'Cornwall In The First World War', was published by Truran last month. With 112 pages and 100 images, you'll find it in bookshops across the Duchy, and on line at Waterstones with free UK post: http://bit.ly/I47c9p

The First World War affected every town and village in Cornwall; no-one stayed untouched. At the outbreak in August 1914 thousands joined the colours, while the Duchy soon became a vital part of Britain’s all-consuming war effort. Ships of the Royal Navy, aircraft, even airships arrived to defend the sea lanes off Cornwall’s coastline, in a brutal campaign against marauding German submarines. On the home front, for four gruelling years Cornish men and women worked tirelessly to support those fighting in distant battles overseas.

Today, although a century has passed there’s a strong connection with the First World War, through family histories and community heritage. We don't have to look too far back to find those who joined up, whether frock-coated, flat-capped or long-skirted. Conflict raged on a scale never seen before, and Cornwall would play a crucial role in the struggle.

The First World War's centenary represents a unique moment in history. As well as the military events, the book focuses on the people of that time; it's a glimpse of Cornish life a hundred years ago. I hope it will appeal to everyone interested in Cornwall's past. It's also available on Amazon: http://amzn.to/19JbtZm

 

Centenary anniversaries in 2014-2018 represent a unique moment in history - See more at: http://www.thehistorypress.co.uk/index.php/first-world-war-books.html#sthash.SBedxhQE.dpuf

Centenary anniversaries in 2014-2018 represent a unique moment in history - See more at: http://www.thehistorypress.co.uk/index.php/first-world-war-books.html#sthash.SBedxhQE.dpuf

Centenary anniversaries in 2014-2018 represent a unique moment in history - See more at: http://www.thehistorypress.co.uk/index.php/first-world-war-books.html#sthash.SBedxhQE.dpuThe centenary of the First World War represents a unique moment in history. As well as the military events, this book focuses on the people who lived through that time; it's a glimpse of Cornish life a hundred years ago. I hope it will appeal to everyone with an interest in Cornwall's past.