The Feminist Fatales: Far from peaceful protesters... how Britain's Suffragettes turned to 'TERRORISM' to win vote by blowing up trains and torching tearooms - amid claims their tactics DELAYED women's rights
Daily Mail Online 05/05/21

[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars Where does one even begin with such a fascinating topic? Simon Webb has written about completely different perspectives than typical history books. He has researched the last moments of many who were executed, nearly all men, in England between 1914 and 1918; some were stoic, some terrified out of their minds and some resolute. Not only that but he describes the crimes, trials and manners of execution in vivid detail. Considering the era, murder methods during the time were different in ways than they are now. Murder is often committed with implements at hand and then the most oft used was the "cut razor". The term is no accident. Other methods described include fireplace pokers and drowning. At times the conviction was obvious but that was not always the case. So many stories stand out in my mind but two in particular include a man who literally tried to run to his execution to get it over with and another of a man known by the executioner. Also described.. Read more
NetGalley, Brenda Carleton

Examples of astounding, uplifting and inspiring stories were aplenty here. It’s a great read for war enthusiasts, feminists and any who would like to know more about The War and women helping in the quest for victory.
NetGalley, Nicola Wilton

A richly illustrated, highly readable and informative history with fascinating profiles of key figures.
Peter Anderson, author of Friend or Foe? Occupation, Collaboration and Selective Violence in the Spanish Civil War

There were many things though that I learned from the book. It does give a different view that is common to that first full year of the war. I like the selected cover art.
NetGalley, John Purvis