How the British workforce pulled together for the troops in 1918
How the British workforce emphatically pulled together for the sake of the troops in 1918. Contemporary footage and a modern presenter report about the key contribution of British workers. The shifting of the balance of power in 1918 is discussed. The vital support from workers and in particular miners, is the key focus to illustrate the successful maintenance of the war supply chain. This contrasted with the collapsing German morale in 1918.
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