Product reviewsThe Wipers Times: The Famous First World War Trench Newspaper

my grandad charles brewin was in france 1914-1919 SOMME .YPES.

from july 1914 to 1919 march the wipers times gives a great understanding on how the men not the generals give so much with a funny side of events grandad was shot in the knee at the somme battle ,but was sent back after 59 days in reading hospital ,the generals was never shot so thankyou to the wipers times for this important part of HISTORY. its a great read.Read full review...

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A very interesting reflection at an appalling time.

You get what you expect from this book. The humour may not be riotous but considering the appalling conditions of the time the fact that there was any humour at all is amazing. Its the sort of book you will dip in and out of.Read full review...

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Painfully funny

This copy was in excellent, only slightly used condition. The content is another thing, at once horrifying and a remarkable insight into the way in which humour allows us to cope with unthinkable, unimaginable circumstances. Read full review...

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A moral boosting satirical newspaper for the troops.

A wry look at the horrors that became everyday occurrences during WW1. A moral boosting satirical newspaper for the troops.

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Looks like you a re reading the actual newpapers

Perfect book for any history geek

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Good book, very interesting

Interesting,sad and funny

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a wondorous flick back through time with typical military humour

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great value

fabulous book

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WW1 Must-Read

A must-read for WW1 historians and those interested; a great insight into how humour can get you through the darkest days.

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Wipers times

Excellent good reading

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