Executed at Dawn British Firing Squads on the Western Front 1914-1918

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Synopsis

Much has been written about the 302 British and Commonwealth soldiers who were executed for military offences during the First World War, but there is usually only a passing reference to those who took part – the members of the firing squad, the officer in charge, the medical officer and the padre. What are their stories?

Through extensive research, David Johnson explores the controversial story of the men forced to shoot their fellow Tommies, examining how they were selected; how they were treated before, during, and after the executions; and why there were so many procedural variations in the way that the executions were conducted.

Book details

Edition:
2
Author:
David Johnson
ISBN:
9780750965521
Related ISBNs:
9780750959179, 9780750992671, 9780750959179, 9780750992671
Publisher:
The History Press Limited
Pages:
N/A
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
Yes
Date of addition:
2020-04-26
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2019
Copyright by:
David Johnson, 2 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
History, Nonfiction