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Led By Lions—MPs and Sons Who Fell in the First World War tells the story of over 100 men who went to war and did not return. Whether it be Charles Pollock, who was killed whilst carrying a severely wounded man through a hail of machine-gun fire, Wilfred Nield who, despite having his hand blown off, continued to lead his men forward, or Harold Cawley who when given a job behind the lines protested that he should be fighting and dying with his men. He got his wish. Each individual story is a unique embodiment of sacrifice. This lavishly illustrated book is a tribute to those MP’s and their sons who went to war—never to return.
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About the Author
Through his research, Neil Thornton has contributed to various military publications. He has written articles on a diverse range of British military history and holds workshops for schools, historical groups and the Armed Forces. Neil also involves himself in a variety of military projects. He was born in 1979 and lives in Runcorn, Cheshire with his wife and daughter. He works in the chemical industry.
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"This book underlines the reality of the Great War where people from all walks of life from royalty to the most humble paid the price and it’s title tips a careful nod to the old chestnut about lions and donkeys in a way that doesn’t stretch the point too much... The pressure to do their bit for King and Country or whatever they believed in was bound to take its toll. Neil Thornton confirms this with a solid piece of work. Good stuff." (War History Online)
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- PublisherFonthill Media
- Publication date2018
- ISBN 10 1781556660
- ISBN 13 9781781556665
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages320
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Hardback, 336 pagesPublished Price £25 Led By Lions MPs and Sons Who Fell in the First World War tells the story of over 100 men who went to war and did not return. Whether it be Charles Pollock, who was killed whilst carrying a severely wounded man through a hail of machine-gun fire, Wilfred Nield who, despite having his hand blown off, continued to lead his men forward, or Harold Cawley who when given a job behind the lines protested that he should be fighting and dying with his men. He got his wish. Each individual story is a unique embodiment of sacrifice.Many MPs fought in the war and in some instances, they pulled strings to get there. Casualties amongst them were high, but the loss of their sons outweighed their own sacrifice. In this book, Neil Thornton dispels the popular belief that the countryâs politicians sat in safety while callously sending the nationâs youth to their deaths. Their own sacrifices, together with those of their sons, are described here in poignant detail, including such names as Tom Kettle, William Gladstone and Raymond Asquith. Others such as Valentine Fleming â" father of James Bond author Ian Fleming â" and Thomas Agar-Robartes features alongside them - recommended for the Victoria Cross for the rescue of casualties under heavy fire, Agar-Robartesâ act would cost him his life, but he would earn the respect of every man under his command. Seller Inventory # 26066
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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. Led By Lions--MPs and Sons Who Fell in the First World War tells the story of over 100 men who went to war and did not return. Whether it be Charles Pollock, who was killed whilst carrying a severely wounded man through a hail of machine-gun fire, Wilfred Nield who, despite having his hand blown off, continued to lead his men forward, or Harold Cawley who when given a job behind the lines protested that he should be fighting and dying with his men. He got his wish. Each individual story is a unique embodiment of sacrifice. This lavishly illustrated book is a tribute to those MP's and their sons who went to war--never to return. 'Led By Lions--MPs and Sons Who Fell in the First World War' tells the story of over 100 men who went to war and made the ultimate sacrifice. Each entry includes a biography complete with war service and subsequent demise. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781781556665
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