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Can I read Boy Soldiers of the Great War on EtoBox?
Boy Soldiers of the Great War by Richard van Emden is a history book available to read on EtoBox.
What is Boy Soldiers of the Great War about?
After the outbreak of the Great War, boys as young as twelve were caught up in a national wave of patriotism and, in huge numbers, volunteered to serve their country. The press, recruiting offices and the Government all contributed to the enlistment of hundreds of thousands of under-age soldiers in both Britain and the Empire. On joining up, these lads falsified their ages, often aided by parents who believed their sons' obvious youth would make overseas service unlikely. These boys frequently e
Who reads Boy Soldiers of the Great War?
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- Richard van Emden
- Publisher
- Pen & Sword Aviation
- Published
- 2021
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9781399011631
- Category
- history
- Subjects
- History, World War I, 20th Century
- Updated
- 2026-03-25