War Hammers
The Story of West Ham United During the First World War
Nonfiction, Sports, Football (Soccer), History, Military, World War I
| Author: | Brian Belton | ISBN: | 9780750958660 |
| Publisher: | The History Press | Publication: | August 4, 2014 |
| Imprint: | The History Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Brian Belton |
| ISBN: | 9780750958660 |
| Publisher: | The History Press |
| Publication: | August 4, 2014 |
| Imprint: | The History Press |
| Language: | English |
This book tells the fascinating story of West Ham United Football Club during World War I. It charts the relationship between war and soccer by following the pursuits of West Ham from 1913/14 to 1918/19. In many ways, it was their success in wartime competitions that led to them being accepted into the Football League in 1919, paving the way for subsequent FA Cup and League success. As well as a soccer story, this book is about the impact of the war on Britain, and Londoners in particular. It documents the social implications of war on Londoners and the social and political influence of soccer, the armed forces and civilians alike. Looking closely at the 13th Service Battalion, also known as the "West Ham Pals," the book includes a look at players such as George Kay, Ted Hufton, and their manager and coach, Syd King and Charlie Paynter.
This book tells the fascinating story of West Ham United Football Club during World War I. It charts the relationship between war and soccer by following the pursuits of West Ham from 1913/14 to 1918/19. In many ways, it was their success in wartime competitions that led to them being accepted into the Football League in 1919, paving the way for subsequent FA Cup and League success. As well as a soccer story, this book is about the impact of the war on Britain, and Londoners in particular. It documents the social implications of war on Londoners and the social and political influence of soccer, the armed forces and civilians alike. Looking closely at the 13th Service Battalion, also known as the "West Ham Pals," the book includes a look at players such as George Kay, Ted Hufton, and their manager and coach, Syd King and Charlie Paynter.
