Voices from the Trenches

by Noel Carthew

As 1914 drew to a close, little did anyone that four years of warfare lay ahead. Young men, bronzes and debonair, had little idea of the grim reality of war as they marched off to do their patriotic duty for King and Country. Among these young men were three Charles, Fred and James Carthew. This is their story, told through the letters they wrote from Gallipoli, North Africa, Palestine and the Western Front to their mother and sisters back him in Victoria, Australia. Vivid and compelling, their letters tell the true story of war - not the dusty facts and figures of the history books, but the very real emotions of fear and hope, love and longing, life and death.

Genres: Nonfiction

Paperback

First published December 31, 2002

Reviews

[Maxine Robinson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think this should be required reading.

[Deb Phali · Rating 4 out of 5]

Moving tale of the tragedy of war as seen through the different experiences of three brothers during world war 1

[Bigdaz · Rating 4 out of 5]

So many people paid the ultimate sacrifice in the Great War. This is the story of three brothers the conditions they lived in, the hope they shared, love, family and honour. It is heart wrenching. Countless families have paid the ultimate price in the various wars over the years. This one family and their story will leave you lost for words.

[Rachel · Rating 3 out of 5]

letters from 3 brothers from the trenches during the great war. gives an insight into the conditions and emotions felt by the soliders during such a long and depressing war. also gives an insight into what the families back home were feeling and what mothers and wives were going through