Rethinking British Volunteerism in 1914: A Rush to the Colours?

The British response to the outbreak of War in 1914.

Dr Catriona Pennell, Lecturer in History at the University of Exeter, exposes the reaction to be much more complex than traditional images have led us to believe.

Date Published: 29 October 2012

Source:

University of Oxford Podcasts

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http://media.podcasts.ox.ac.uk/oucs/WW1_talks/2012-10-09_catriona_ww1_1.mp4

Contributors: Catriona Pennell

In Collection(s): Contexts

Keywords: world war one, #greatwriters, war, History

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