Welsh miners on the Western Front
Ritchie Wood gives us the story of the Welsh miners before, during, and after the First World War.
Welsh miners played a crucial, multifaceted role before, during, and after World War I. Before the war, they faced difficult working conditions and labour disputes, but their skills were vital to the war effort.
During the war, many volunteered or were conscripted into tunnelling companies, undertaking dangerous work on the Western Front. After the war, they returned to a changed landscape, facing unemployment and hardship as the coal industry declined.
Becoming a member of The Western Front Association (WFA) offers a wealth of resources and opportunities for those passionate about the history of the First World War. Here's just three of the benefits we offer:
Identify key words or phrases within back issues of our magazines, including Stand To!, Bulletin, Gun Fire, Fire Step and lots of others.
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