About the talk: From just 200 motor vehicles to over 120,000 in 4.5 years, was an incredible expansion at any time. In the early days of vehicle manufacture and ownership, it was an incredible achievement. Just as incredible was the repair and maintenance industry that had to grow to cope with the demand for repairs. More than simply another war story, this fully illustrated presentation with period images, tells the story of one of the great unseen achievements behind the lines during The Great War 1914 to 1918.
About the Speaker: Roy Larkin's has a lifelong career in the road haulage industry. An interest in the Great War began with its influence on the British road haulage industry in the 1920s. Volunteering at the Royal Logistic Corps Museum provided Roy with an opportunity for more in-depth exploration of road transport on the Western Front. Regular delving into The National Archives has diversified the focus to anything in the back area and the home front, the quirkier the better. Roy is an accomplished author of numerous articles in various publications. and has written and had two books published.
Staffs (North) & Cheshire (South) Venue
