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Jan 17, 2018
An exceptionally fine piece of research and writing
Rarely does one read a book that touches on a subject in such a way that it almost appears to have been written with me in mind. One such is Stuart Anderson's Refusing to Fight the Good War, which provides an intriguing snapshot of conscientious objection in North East England during the Second World War. Hope springs eternal that more works like this could be written to cover other areas of Britain during this tumultuous period.
This is an exceptionally fine piece of research and writing. Anderson's impressive account and documentation is preceded by a useful introduction to the subject which includes reference to the works of major scholars who have contributed to the study of WW2 conscientious objection (Hayes, Rachel Barker, Brock and others) and Ceadal's assertion that though the introduction of conscription in Britain in 1916 made pacifism a political issue, the First World War did not leave either a strong pacifist movement or a clear pacifist doctrine.
I have argued elsewhere that a small, but significant movement (the IBSA) was left with a clear religious doctrine on war resistance which strengthened and grew to represent "the largest community in the world today that objects to war" (Jehovah's Witnesses), though for other reasons it has too often been overlooked. In credit to his consideration of World War Two Britain, Anderson does not (and could not) overlook this group. Witnesses gained considerable notoriety in Britain due to their uncompromising stand at tribunals which was the subject of many a provocative newspaper headline, and nowhere was this so noticeable than in the North East, where a certain Judge Richardson gained a reputation for his equally remarkable assertions and put-downs, normally - but, as Anderson illustrates - not exclusively, reserved for Jehovah's Witnesses. Indeed, Anderson includes a chapter about Judge Richardson's oversight of the Tribunal itself, which suggests that, despite the cutting remarks, his tribunal's decisions (JW cases apart) were not as severe as those of other tribunals.
Other highlights of Anderson's book include an excellent chapter on the little discussed subject of female conscientious objectors (in which JWs again feature at length) and fascinating chapters covering the treatment of COs by local authorities, press, public, priests and in prisons.
Anderson's impressive findings are supported by a useful biography on the various Newcastle Tribunal members, and a detailed discussion on the infamous case of Gerald Henderson featuring valuable information not covered by Hayes or Barker on the authorities response to Fenner Brockway's involvement on this and other 'cat and mouse' cases involving multiple imprisonments. Also much worthy of attention is the accompanying online database which is for me a godsend, enabling as it does statistics to be utilised so that what were once mere speculations now find numerical support.
One final aspect of Anderson’s work merits further applause. All too often excellent scholarly research on subjects are put beyond the reach of ordinary mortals by publishers who set unrealistic prices for such specialist works. Thankfully Anderson‘s 324 page masterpiece retails for a mere £9.99.
Gary Perkins:- author of 'Bible Student Conscientious Objectors in World War One - Britain'