Glasgow a City at War

This lavishly illustrated book explores the impact of the First and Second World Wars on the city of Glasgow, its people and its industries.

The citizens of Glasgow were affected by war in a variety of ways: the topics covered are wide ranging and include the role of Volunteer Defence Forces and the Home Guard; changing patterns of employment, especially for women, in factories, munitions and nursing; the fear and devastation caused by air raids and the experience of evacuation; and of course…