Tales of courage, comradeship, sacrifice, heroism and even humour, as experienced by generations from war-torn Europe — a beautifully produced anthology in giftbook format.

This skillfully compiled anthology draws on the phenomenally successful Forgotten Voices series. Lest We Forget brings together first-hand recollections from the Great War to the Second World War, to vividly illustrate the impact of war. Told in the actual words of men, women and children who lived during a century of war, it is a moving insight into the conflicts of the twentieth century. Arranged thematically into chapters such as hope, fear, the kindness of strangers, the human cost and brothers in arms, it reveals the full scope of war in all its stark reality. Evocatively illustrated throughout with line drawings from the Imperial War Museum’s archives, it will appeal to anyone wanting to gain an insight into not only specific conflicts, but the overarching and sometimes surprising effects of war in general.

Lest We Forget vividly ensures that the wartime experiences of ordinary people will never be forgotten.