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“Oh, What a Bostin War!”
“Oh, What a Bostin War!” – Mobilisation & Recruitment in the Black Country in 1914 by Quinton Watts.
This illustrated presentation examines the military reaction to the outbreak of the Great War in the Black Country. Were people really excited to have a ‘pop at the Kaiser’? Did thousands of eager young men immediately ‘rush to the colours’, afraid they might miss out on all the fun? What really motivated them to join up? What are the myths and what was the genuine local response to war in 1914?
Tea/coffee included in ticket price.
This illustrated presentation examines the military reaction to the outbreak of the Great War in the Black Country. Were people really excited to have a ‘pop at the Kaiser’? Did thousands of eager young men immediately ‘rush to the colours’, afraid they might miss out on all the fun? What really motivated them to join up? What are the myths and what was the genuine local response to war in 1914?
Tea/coffee included in ticket price.
Thursday 11 Jul 24
Erasmus Darwin House,
Beacon Street,
Lichfield,
Staffs, Staffordshire WS13 7AD
7pm.Tickets £10 from website.
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