Beyond the trenches: how the Great War shattered life on the home front
In short: While soldiers faced the front lines, families at home endured a different kind of trauma. This documentary series captures the lived experiences of those left behind, revealing the pervasive anxiety, scarcity, and grief that defined the home front from 1914 to 1918.
Drawing on a rare archive of one hundred interviews with veterans and their families, this series documents the realities of civilian life during the Great War. For many of these individuals, these recordings represent the only time their stories were ever captured, providing a poignant, firsthand account of a generation now lost.
The narrative explores the daily pressures faced by those at home, including the persistent threat of Zeppelin raids and severe food shortages. It highlights the psychological toll of constant uncertainty and the devastating impact of the telegrams that signaled the loss of husbands, sons, and brothers, permanently altering the lives of thousands of families.
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