Dr. Peter Liddle, F.R.Hist.S. is a historian and author specialising in the study of the First

World War I

World War I , which was predominantly called the World War or the Great War from its occurrence until 1939, and the First World War or World War I thereafter, was a major war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918...

 and Second World Wars

World War II

World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...

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While teaching and lecturing during the 1960s, Liddle began collecting historical memorabilia in order to bring history to life for students. He founded the Liddle Collection which he continued to build for the next 30 years. The Liddle Collection was made up of personal experience documentation and memorabilia connected to the First World War. The collection is permanently housed at the University of Leeds

University of Leeds

The University of Leeds is a British Redbrick university located in the city of Leeds, West Yorkshire, England...

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Some of Dr. Liddle's publications are: "1916 Battle of the Somme", "Facing Armageddon: The First World War Experienced",
"The Great War 1914-1945: Lightning Strikes Twice" and "For Five Shillings a Day: Experiencing War 1939-45".

External links

• War Experience.org