{"product_id":"the-tommy-of-the-first-world-war-9781445669878","title":"The Tommy of the First World War","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the story of the British Army's ordinary soldier, the 'Tommy, ' during the First World War.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore the recruitment, training, equipment, and experiences of the British line infantry regiments in WWI. From the reforms that shaped the Edwardian army to Kitchener's call for a New Army, witness the transformation of the 'Tommy.' Follow these soldiers from recruitment to the trenches, experiencing the battles and hardships of the Western Front.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis concise introduction is perfect for anyone seeking to understand the life and times of the British soldier during the Great War. Uncover the history of the \u003cb\u003eBritish Expeditionary Force\u003c\/b\u003e and the impact of \u003cb\u003etrench warfare\u003c\/b\u003e on the lives of these men. A must-read for enthusiasts of \u003cb\u003eWorld War I history\u003c\/b\u003e and military studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Amberley Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/01\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781445669878\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 64","brand":"Neil R. Storey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52360399913141,"sku":"9781445669878","price":12.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_65ec0aab-1793-457b-96a1-f66911c7f571.jpg?v=1773720759","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-tommy-of-the-first-world-war-9781445669878","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}