War Hammers

The Story of West Ham United During the First World War

Nonfiction, Sports, Football (Soccer), History, Military, World War I
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Author: Brian Belton ISBN: 9780750958660
Publisher: The History Press Publication: August 4, 2014
Imprint: The History Press Language: English
Author: Brian Belton
ISBN: 9780750958660
Publisher: The History Press
Publication: August 4, 2014
Imprint: The History Press
Language: English

This book tells the fascinating story of West Ham United Football Club during World War I. It charts the relationship between war and soccer by following the pursuits of West Ham from 1913/14 to 1918/19. In many ways, it was their success in wartime competitions that led to them being accepted into the Football League in 1919, paving the way for subsequent FA Cup and League success. As well as a soccer story, this book is about the impact of the war on Britain, and Londoners in particular. It documents the social implications of war on Londoners and the social and political influence of soccer, the armed forces and civilians alike. Looking closely at the 13th Service Battalion, also known as the "West Ham Pals," the book includes a look at players such as George Kay, Ted Hufton, and their manager and coach, Syd King and Charlie Paynter.

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This book tells the fascinating story of West Ham United Football Club during World War I. It charts the relationship between war and soccer by following the pursuits of West Ham from 1913/14 to 1918/19. In many ways, it was their success in wartime competitions that led to them being accepted into the Football League in 1919, paving the way for subsequent FA Cup and League success. As well as a soccer story, this book is about the impact of the war on Britain, and Londoners in particular. It documents the social implications of war on Londoners and the social and political influence of soccer, the armed forces and civilians alike. Looking closely at the 13th Service Battalion, also known as the "West Ham Pals," the book includes a look at players such as George Kay, Ted Hufton, and their manager and coach, Syd King and Charlie Paynter.

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