The information is drawn largely from the pages of local newspapers, though we are also kept informed of events in the wider theatre of war. It will be of special interest to family historians because it includes reports on local recruits, casualties, decorations and promotions, often accompanied by photographs of the men involved, sometimes with details of parentage, education or career.

Aberdeen and North East Scotland FHS - reviewed by Moira Henderson

It rightly ensures that Aberdeen's people, who lived through the four intense years of conflict, are remembered for their immense contribution to the war effort.

Very good local history. 10/10

The Great War magazine, July 2017 - reviewed by Mark Marsay

'Derek Tait's book features many forgotten stories of the day and is a powerful account of a city that showed great courage and determination in a time of adversity.'

Aberdeen Press and Journal

This book is a poignant and important reminder of the role that this north-east British city had in the Great War, thus drawing the reader to the experience of the city during 1914-18...

The reader is also reminded of the local men who died throughout the war including a boat disaster in the mouth of the harbour, and an extract from the Aberdeen Weekly Journal of September 1916 with photographs of those killed on the Somme. Reminders are given of other important links the city had to the war including the Conscientious Objectors camp at Dyce.

As the author points out, 'the war had been a long and bloody one. Aberdeen had played a major part in the struggle.

Jon Sandison, Freelance