• What Expectation Did British Soldiers and Civilians Have of Their Government Following World War 1?

     

    Essays2 History, Culture

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Published: 03.05.2006.
Language: English
Level: Secondary school
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Post-war Soldier and Civilian expectations of the British government
British soldiers and civilians had high expectations of their government following World War 1, most of which did not eventuate. The soldiers needed understanding of their suffering and emotional pains of the war, while the British civilians felt that Germany's reparations were highly important in the short-term. Employment was a significant issue to both groups, with the soldiers arriving home to no jobs whilst the civilians wanted the security of their wartime trade, particularly women. …

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