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Boy Soldiers of the Great War

by Richard Van Emden

British Personal narrativesJuvenile ParticipationWorld War, 1914-1918World War, 1939-1945World War (1914-1918) fast (OCoLC)fst01180746JuvenileChild soldiersMilitary participation

When war broke out in 1914, no one was more caught up in the popular tide of patriotism than the young boys who wanted to fight for King and country. This is their untold story - the heroics of boys aged as young as 13 who enlisted for full combat training.

Writing a summary for young readers…

For young readers

Book data: Open Library