Invasion Scares from Napoleon to the Kaiser

It is remarkable, given the power of the Royal Navy that the country descended into so many ‘invasion scares’ in the century leading to the First World War. The talk will consider what the driving force was for these scares and identify why literature played such a significant role. It will consider many of the common threads, from technology to the increasingly vocal calls for conscription. The talk will also address the scares during the war and the differences, and similarities to their predecessors.

We meet once a month on Thursdays evenings at 8.00pm. We ask for a modest donation of £4 on the door (cash only) to defray costs. A bar is available for members to purchase refreshments (card only).

Members and non-members of The Western Front Association are equally welcome.

Any new visitors are guaranteed a friendly atmosphere and a warm welcome from a group of like-minded enthusiasts.

We look forward to welcoming you to our branch meetings.