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The Meakin Diaries - Sheffield in the Trenches, Paperback / softback Book

The Meakin Diaries - Sheffield in the Trenches Paperback / softback

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In 1915, the newlywed Frank Meakin signed up to the new Sheffield City Battalion and joined the fight for King and Country in the First World War.

Although diaries were forbidden during active service, Frank rebelliously and comprehensively kept one throughout his whole service - from 1915 until he was discharged in 1918, 22 days before his Battalion disbanded.

Through these diaries we can see the horrors of life on the Western Front first hand; from the Battle of the Somme and its aftermath, to the horrendous conditions in the trenches and the disillusionment of these young soldiers.

This is a prosaic and fascinating insight into the Great War through the eyes of a survivor, brought to life 100 years on.

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