"Oh, What a Bostin War!” – Mobilisation & Recruitment in the Black Country in 1914.

This illustrated presentation examines the military reaction to the outbreak of the Great War in the Black Country.  Were people really excited to have a ‘pop at the Kaiser’?  Did thousands of eager young men immediately ‘rush to the colours’, afraid they might miss out on all the fun?  Why did they really join up?  What are the myths and what was the reality?  What does the contemporary evidence reveal?

Members and non-members of The Western Front Association are equally welcome. New visitors are guaranteed a friendly atmosphere and a warm welcome from a group of like-minded enthusiasts.