'Call Them to Remembrance': The Welsh Rugby Internationals Who Died in the Great War

The book "Call them to Remembrance" honors the 13 Welsh heroes who wore the red jersey of the Welsh international rugby team and sacrificed their lives in the First World War. It is a sensitive and fascinating book by Gwyn Prescott, the product of over ten years of research and study.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 192 pages
\n Publication date: 08 April 2021
\n Publisher: St David's Press
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The First World War claimed the lives of an estimated 40,000 Welshmen, all of whom are revered as heroes by a grateful nation. Commemorate their sacrifice with "Call Them to Remembrance," a captivating book that includes 120 illustrations and maps. This remarkable work tells the stories of 13 Welsh heroes who shared the remarkable bond of having worn the iconic red jersey of the Welsh international rugby team. Gwyn Prescott's painstaking and fascinating book, the result of over ten years of extensive research and study, reclaims the memory of these thirteen remarkable Welshmen who selflessly gave their lives during the Great War of 1914-18. The book delves into their playing and military careers, providing detailed accounts of their achievements. Among these stories are the remarkable tales of the leading amateur golfer in Wales, who represented Newport in five sports; the Cambridge choral scholar who abandoned his job in India to volunteer for the Army; the flying Cardiff winger who impressed none other than Lloyd George; and the courageous hero of the famous Welsh victory over New Zealand in 1905. "Call Them to Remembrance" is a testament to the bravery and talent of these Welshmen, and it serves as a lasting tribute to their memory.

\n Weight: 346g\n
Dimension: 168 x 244 x 15 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781902719825\n
Edition number: 2 Enhanced edition\n