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Explore the magazine The Great War, I was There! Read stories of people involved with WW1. The magazine contains excerpts from other sources as well as original material. Most of the material published is first-hand accounts of the war as well as previously unpublished images.
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The Great War: I Was There is a magazine that was published in 1938, the series was edited by Sir John Hammerton and its 51 editions ran from 29 September 1938 to 19 September 1939.
The Great War: I Was There! magazine documented the stories of people involved with WW1. It was a weekly periodical, available on Thursdays, which aimed to capture the undying memories of 1914-1918. It contained excerpts from other sources as well as original material. Most of the material published in the magazine was first-hand accounts of the war as well as previously unpublished images.
The magazine was printed in London by the Amalgamated Press Ltd. The publication ended due to the start of WWII. The cover of part 51 states: "In view of the outbreak of the 'European War' subscribers to "I Was There" will not be surprised to learn that the publishers have decided not to proceed with the issue of the proposed New Series.
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