THE GREAT WAR
A Soldier’s Life in the Trenches of The Western Front of World War 1
World War 1 was fought in different parts of Europe, and in other parts of the world such as The Middle East and on [...]
Why did men from St. James–the-Less have to fight in the First World War?
Between early August 1914, when the war started, and 1916 over 150 men from St James-the-Less had joined the armed forces and gone to [...]
Conscientious Objectors
Despite the many thousands in the UK who thought it was their patriotic duty to enlist and fight the enemy at the start of [...]
How did the soldiers keep in touch with their families and friends at home?
Unlike today, when we have smartphones and a host of other electronic devices to make immediate contact with people anywhere in the world, the [...]
When War broke out in Rossendale
There was a lot of patriotism and confidence in the first weeks and months of the war, both in the nation and in Rossendale. [...]
What means of communication did the army use in the trenches?
In any war reliable and accurate communication is essential. Battles are often won or lost on the ability to communicate information on enemy positions [...]