Roy Evans Posted 16 August , 2003 Share Posted 16 August , 2003 Forgotten Voices of The Great War Author: Max Arthur, in assc. With IWM Pub: Ebury Press 2002 ISBN: 0091882095 For the majority of us who never had the opportunity to discuss the war with those who were there, this book offers an insight into their day-to-day lives. The book comprises of quotes taken from tapes held in the Sound Archives of the IWM and concentrates on the Western Front and the Gallipoli Campaign. Some of the quotes are of just one or two sentences whilst others cover several pages; some are raw and horrific, some matter-of-fact or reflective. I found the whole book totally absorbing. Roy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Posted 16 August , 2003 Share Posted 16 August , 2003 Agrred it is a very good book. My only ' grouse ' is the photo caption on page 116 which states Australian casualties bore the brunt of the casualties on Gallipoli which is another myth which is just not true. It's an IWM picture too!! Aye Malcolm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andigger Posted 25 October , 2004 Share Posted 25 October , 2004 Have other pals read this book since the thread was started. I have heard this title before, but never knew much about the book. RoyEvans' description makes it sound quiet interesting. Thanks, Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin Posted 25 October , 2004 Share Posted 25 October , 2004 The book is an interesting read, though marred by some inaccurate unit descriptions, such as 'Lancashire Regiment' for Lancashire Fusiliers. The accompanying CD series, with four sets of 3 CDs, ie about 12 hours of first-hand accounts of the War, is well worth listening to. However, not all the voices are really 'forgotten' as they include some well known names, such as Charles Carrington, Cecil Lewis and Henry Williamson. Gareth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinWills Posted 25 October , 2004 Share Posted 25 October , 2004 There is at least one other book review thred for this volume with further useful comments. Perhaps a kindly moderator could merge them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armourersergeant Posted 25 October , 2004 Share Posted 25 October , 2004 Perhaps a kindly moderator could merge them? Martin, Pass Kate the mouse, but you might not get it back! Arm. Ps Operation Smuggle has been rummbled but i am least still in possession of the book if not all my body parts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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