Bert Read, who emigrated to New Zealand, recalls his English boyhood and joining up. He sing some of the songs popular during World War One. The gramophone was a popular possession during the war and records of "British troops in action" (actually studio reconstructions were released). A sample is played, revealing the "Boys Own Paper" approach to war and disregarding the casualties and carnage.
Recent stories from New Zealand in World War I
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