SAPPER MARTIN

ALL QUIET ON THE HOME FRONT

Whilst we hear and read much about the suffering of those at the Front during the First World War, we rarely realise the pain and stress suffered by those left at home. Here some of the oldest survivors share their memories of four years of hardship, terror, loss and a bittersweet victory.

BOY SOLDIERS OF THE GREAT WAR

In 1914 boys as young as thirteen were caught up in the tide of patriotism sweeping the country, and enlisted for active service. Many were to serve in some of the bloodiest battles. Here their stories are told using diaries, letters and personal testaments from some of the last survivors.

THE LAST FIGHTING TOMMY

This is the life story of Harry Patch, 'The Last Fighting Tommy', from his childhood in rural Somerset, to his enlistment in the army and the horror of the Western Front.