During the First World War, British soldiers were renowned for their chirpy songs and plucky sayings. Indeed, nothing would lift the spirits of the often exhaus

During the First World War the British soldiers were renowned for their chirpy songs and plucky sayings. Indeed nothing would lift the spirits of the often exha

They left their Southern Lands, They sailed across the sea; They fought the Hun, they fought the Turk For truth and liberty. Now Anzac Day has come to stay, And

War Memories explores the patchwork formed by collective memory, public remembrance, private recollection, and the ways in which they form a complex composition

This book examines language change and documentation during the First World War. With contributions from international academics, the chapters cover all aspects