The New Curiosity Shop

This course will give you an insight into life in the trenches for the ordinary British infantryman during the First World War (1914-1918).

By the end of the course, you will have some knowledge of the weapons, clothing, trench routine and other aspects of fighting on the Western Front. You will also learn how the individual soldier fitted into the structure of the British infantry division.

Outline

1: The structure of the British Infantry Division on the Western Front

2: Recruitment and Enlistment

3: Clothing

4: Personal Weapons

5: The Trench System

6: Trench Life I

7: Trench Life II

Who should take this course?

The course is open to anyone with an interest in the First World War: no prior knowledge is assumed.

You will need

All materials are provided on-line through the course. However, you could supplement the course with these books:

In addition, there are books and other resources recommended by the tutor as further reading.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course - just bring your curiosity.

How long is this course?

About 35 hours, and we suggest you set aside about 4 hours a week - but it's up to you. You will have tutor support for 4 months. You will have access to your course for a year.

Your tutor

Your tutor for this course is Graham Cobb. You can find out more about him on the Tutors page.

Further information

Click here to download a leaflet. (PDF format)

Do you have any further questions? Visit our Contact Us page and ask away.