13/11/2016
Welsh historian Phil Carradice talks about his new book, The Call Up, which tells the story of the men conscripted for National Service following the Second World War.
Lynn
On Remembrance Sunday Lynn will be talking to Welsh writer and historian Phil Carradice about his new book The Call Up .
It tells the story of the young men conscripted to do National Service in the years following the end of the Second World War .
Many found themselves caught up in fierce fighting in Korea, the jungles of Malaya and in Kenya despite having only the most basic training, while others had an easier time with postings in less dangerous parts of the world .
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- Sun 13 Nov 2016 14:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Wales