Publisher's Synopsis
August 1914. The world would never be the same for millions of people.
The Great War was fought by ordinary men. They became small cogs in an industrial killing machine.
They trained, marched and peeled potatoes. Gambled, drank, had Christmas leave and sweetheart letters, were movie stars, had stupid ideas - that worked, manned a firing squad, saw death and destruction, but still retained their humanity toward the enemy and witnessed remarkable bravery from unexpected people. These are tales of ordinary men in the ranks, their inspiring NCO's and young officers. A journey from boy to soldier.
1914-1916. The first book of three.
Inspired by the stories he told. Arthur Walton, my Grandad, 1898 - 1972.
