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Veterans: The Last Survivors Of The Great War
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Plot Summary of Veterans: The Last Survivors Of The Great War
"Moving account of the First World War from the men & women who served or mourned, then subsequently survived to a great age. Highly subjective accounts but a marvellous insight into the war. "
Claire Baldwin, Resident Scholar

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Kind Of History
Time of history: - Early 1900's - 20th century
History of military? Yes
Armed Forces: - Army
Nationality? - British
Specific war? - World War I

Subjects of this Historical Account
Is the portrayal sympathetic? - Sympathetic
From a certain profession/group? - land soldiers

Main Adversary - infantry soldiers
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - a moderate amount
Nationality? - German/Prussian
Is the portrayal sympathetic? - Neutral

Setting
Europe Yes
European country: - England/UK - France

Style
How much gore? - 4 (a fair amount)
Accounts of torture and death? - moderately detailed references to deaths
Book makes you feel... - in awe
How much focus on stories of individuals? - Focuses on brief history of a lot of players
Is this a kid's book? - Ages 16-Adult
Pictures/Illustrations? - A significant amount
Length of book - 201-250 pages
How much emphasis on small details? - 7 (a good amount)
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