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100 1 _aWard, Humphry, Mrs.,
_d1851-1920
245 1 0 _aEngland's effort
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aThe war on all fronts, volume 2
500 _aRelease date is 2005-06-18
508 _aProduced by Andrew Templeton, Juliet Sutherland, Christine D and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The War on All Fronts: England's Effort" by Mrs. Humphry Ward is a historical account written in the early 20th century, during World War I. The book is structured as a series of letters addressed to an American friend, in which the author seeks to explain England’s war efforts, the nation’s challenges, and the collective spirit of sacrifice and resilience among its people. Through these letters, Ward aims to communicate the depth of England's commitment to the war and to counter any misconceptions about the nation’s preparedness and dedication. At the start of the narrative, Mrs. Ward reflects on the chaos and turmoil that has engulfed England since the outbreak of the war, describing the psychological toll it has taken on its citizens. She mentions her initial reluctance to write about the war but acknowledges the urgency to convey the truth about England's resolve and contributions to the Allied cause. As she explores the industrial mobilization of the nation, she highlights key figures, such as Minister of Munitions Lloyd George, and focuses on the unprecedented involvement of women in wartime industries, illustrating how class and gender barriers have begun to dissolve in the face of national necessity. The beginning of the book sets the stage for a detailed exploration of societal transformation in England during this critical period, emphasizing themes of unity, sacrifice, and the indomitable national spirit amid significant adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, British
653 _aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Women
653 _aGreat Britain. Army -- Ordnance facilities
700 1 _aChoate, Joseph Hodges,
_d1832-1917
830 0 _aThe war on all fronts, volume 2
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16089
999 _c57477
_d57477