Soldiers' Stories Audio Gallery

Many of those who fought in World War One wrote down their experiences, giving a sense of life as a soldier on the Western Front. Their words offer an insight into the noise, terror, friendship and loss witnessed by many.

Here, actors give voice to the diaries, letters and memories of some of those who fought in the trenches of France.

Volunteering and recruitment	Night patrol	Trench life
Over the top	Gas attack	Injury, death and remembering

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