CLEAN : Britain recruits volunteer army to read WW

The video discusses the digitization of British Army war diaries from the First World War, making them accessible online. It highlights the role of citizen historians in Operation War Diary, where volunteers help uncover historical stories. The video also shares anecdotes, including a notable encounter involving Reverend Mezzinni Tron and a German officer.

What is the significance of the unit war diaries that have been digitized?

What challenges were faced in accessing the materials before digitization?

How have the records of British Army regiments during the First World War been made accessible to the public?

What role do citizen historians play in the digitization project?

Can you describe an incident involving Reverend Mezzinni Tron during the war?