Synopsis
Edward’s quiet departure for war contrasts greatly with Walter’s grand parade. Archie is now to be ‘the man of the house’ and when Edward shakes his hand upon leaving – rather than giving him a hug -Archie feels sad and scared.
Everyone is keen to contribute to the war effort. Agnes volunteers in a military hospital and Archie joins her, although seeing the wounded soldiers there troubles him. The whole family struggles to cope when they receive news of Walter’s death. Mabel runs away to join the Women’s Land Army, but is quickly returned to her worried family. She explains that she wanted to do something to help.
In November of 1918 the Armistice is declared, the fighting ends and the Dobsons learn that Edward has survived the War. In spite of the festivities around them, the Dobsons celebrate quietly with the Carters, whilst also mourning Walter. Archie is thrilled when Edward returns home. The hug his father gives him lets him know that the War is really over.
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