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Dumfriesshire in the Great War (Your Towns & Cities in the Great War) Kindle Edition

by Timothy McCracken (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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In Dumfriesshire, the most striking change during the Great War was to occur around Gretna. Here the largest cordite factory in the UK was established, work commencing on the factory in 1915, with completion in 1916.Throughout the region the impact of the First World War was felt greatly by the local communities, which were decimated by the losses suffered during the conflict. The huge influx of workers to H.M. Factory Gretna disrupted areas of daily life and caused an increase in crime. The population of Dumfriesshire supported those who directly suffered as a result of the war, in a number of ways, including the production of wound dressings, the provision of auxiliary hospitals and fundraising efforts to provide support to refugees.Thematic chapters, considering aspects such as recruitment, voluntary medical service and commemoration, illustrate experiences of the Dumfriesshire population, shaped by the First World War.The book contributes to wider understanding of the impact of the First World War, particularly in rural areas, and as such will be of relevance to readers with an interest in cultural and social history.
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    Pen & Sword Military
  6. Publication date
    February 28, 2015
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About the Author

Timothy McCracken studied history at Lancaster University and the University of Copenhagen. He has previously researched and written Dumfriesshire in the Great War, which thematically explores cultural and social impacts of the First World War upon Dumfriesshire. He has also previously co-authored Langholms Roll of Honour, which profiles casualties and decoration recipients from Langholm in the First and Second World Wars. He has written feature articles, about historical topics, for local newspapers.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00USAEOUE
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pen & Sword Military (February 28, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 28, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 56065 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 180 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 6 ratings

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5.0 out of 5 stars A local study contributing to wider understanding of WW1
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 27, 2015
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Through the study of a rural area, in Southern Scotland, themes of broad interest are explored. Around Gretna the largest cordite factory in the UK was established and this resulted in disruption to daily life and an increase in crime. The population of Dumfriesshire provided auxiliary hospitals, produced wound dressings and raised funds to give support to refugees; detailed chapters provide overall context to each topic before providing in-depth information.

The structure of the book, with chapters covering key themes such as commemoration and voluntary medical service, means the book is very accessible. The inclusion of a wide range of visual sources (over a hundred images), including photos of the interiors of auxiliary hospitals, the unveiling ceremonies of war memorials, and of local towns during the war, helps to show how a rural area was transformed by the conflict.
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haystack491
4.0 out of 5 stars Well worth reading for Dumfriesshire born people.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 9, 2019
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A very interesting publication - fairly comprehensive.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Delivered on time
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 16, 2018
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Bought as a present. As described and delivered on time
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