Books On National Service

BeppoSapone · 23-08-2004, 11:16 AM

Once again the "Sunday Times" reviewed a book of military interest. Slightly "off topic" as it is about post-war national service.

The book is "The Call Up: A History of National Service" by Tom Hickman. I have scanned the review, which includes a special offer on the book. Due to the size of the page the scan had to be in two parts, top and bottom.

Does anyone know of any more books that look at national service? I have a couple of others: "All Bull: The National Servicemen" by B S Johnson and "Brasso, Blanco and Bull" by Tony Thorne.

BeppoSapone · 23-08-2004, 11:17 AM

Bottom half of the review of "The Call Up".

BeppoSapone · 23-08-2004, 01:10 PM

During the late 1940s and the 1950s the idea of national service permeated British society, right down to seaside postcards!
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DirtyDick · 23-08-2004, 05:12 PM

Hi Tony,

There are a few others, of that I am certain, but I can't recall their titles. I did see one print-on-demand type advertised in Medal News a few weeks/months ago.

Hopefully they are a darn sight better than Bad Lads' Army, with such vicious tearaways as 'pranksters', 'binge drinkers' and 'scrappers'. Ooh!

Cheers

Richard

23-08-2004, 05:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
DirtyDick Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: UK Posts: 360	Hi Tony, There are a few others, of that I am certain, but I can't recall their titles. I did see one print-on-demand type advertised in Medal News a few weeks/months ago. Hopefully they are a darn sight better than Bad Lads' Army, with such vicious tearaways as 'pranksters', 'binge drinkers' and 'scrappers'. Ooh! Cheers Richard __________________ Seeking all things and information about Allied submariners of both world wars

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23-08-2004, 11:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
BeppoSapone Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 275	Once again the "Sunday Times" reviewed a book of military interest. Slightly "off topic" as it is about post-war national service. The book is "The Call Up: A History of National Service" by Tom Hickman. I have scanned the review, which includes a special offer on the book. Due to the size of the page the scan had to be in two parts, top and bottom. Does anyone know of any more books that look at national service? I have a couple of others: "All Bull: The National Servicemen" by B S Johnson and "Brasso, Blanco and Bull" by Tony Thorne.

23-08-2004, 11:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
BeppoSapone Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 275	Bottom half of the review of "The Call Up".

23-08-2004, 01:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
BeppoSapone Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 275	During the late 1940s and the 1950s the idea of national service permeated British society, right down to seaside postcards! .

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