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You are here: Home>Hertfordshire During the First World War Learning Resource>Taking a Stand Against War

Taking a Stand Against War

At the start of the War, most people thought that fighting for your country was a good thing.  They were strongly encouraged to believe this by the government and media.  Those who did not want to fight were known as Conscientious Objectors.  They objected to war on moral, religious or political grounds and life was not easy for them.

  • Taking a Stand Against War Slide Show
    Taking a Stand Against War Slide Show
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  • Taking a Stand Against War Questions
    Taking a Stand Against War Questions
    Discussion Points and Questions
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  • Appeal Tribunals
    Appeal Tribunals
    Hertfordshire had a reputation for tough tribunals
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  • Frederic J Osborn, Conscientious Objector
    Frederic J Osborn, Conscientious Objector
    Osborn was a conscientious objector and leading member of the Garden City movement
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  • Taking a Stand Against War Graphic Novel
    Taking a Stand Against War Graphic Novel
    The story of a conscientious objector told through a graphic novel
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  • Taking a Stand Against War: Transcripts

    Taking a Stand Against War: Transcripts (2)

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