Название: Your Towns and Cities in the Great War - Newcastle-upon-Tyne in the Great War
Автор: Craig Armstrong
Издательство: Pen and Sword
ISBN: 1473822092
Год: 2015
Формат: EPUB
Страниц: 176
Размер: 8,5 МБ
Язык: Английский

With the large number of troops stationed in and around the area and its position as a major industrial city, which focused on armaments production, shipbuilding and heavy engineering, the realities of the war were always prominently felt in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. The city played a key role in the nation's war effort, as it was a key port and the nation's major exporter of coal – a vital link in keeping the war effort going.
The proud tradition of military service in the region was reflected in the huge numbers of Newcastle men and women who came forward to serve in the military or in roles such as nursing.