Overall, this is a fine example of the current spate of local histories about the First World War.

Friends of the National Archives

Part of the excellent 'Your Towns and Cities in the Great War' series, this volume tells the story of the 1,791 men who served and the 392 who fell serving their country. It tells too of those left behind on the home front, the munitions workers, special constables, VAD's, local people from all walks of life and even Brenda, the St Bernard, who collected funds for the British Red Cross. Thousands of men were billeted in and around the town during the war and this is their story.

The Great War Magazine

Chelmsford in the Great War is one of the books in this fascinating series... Someone with a personal interest in Chelmsford and local history will no doubt find this particular title invaluable, but as a study of social history this book and indeed this new series has wider reach and importance.

The OCAD Collection Militaria Resources

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East Anglian Daily Times

A smashing introduction to the Home Front.

Paul Nixon

'... magnificent and scholarly work... I buy most books about Chelmsford’s history and once I had started this I could hardly put it down.'

'I was delighted with the level of detail...'

Madeline Broyd

'... Chelmsford in the Great War is a fascinating book that has been written by someone who is clearly fascinated by a global conflict that had a huge impact on local life.'

'... Jonathan Swan... has written a book that will be a great addition to any local historian's collection.'

Essex Life Magazine

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Chelmsford Weekly News

Tells tales from the outbreak of war, air raids, makeshift hospitals, of conscientious objectors and even minor celebrity Brenda - the fundraising dog.

Essex Chronicle