STARK reminders of the brutality and suffering of the First World War have been found by a Gloucester resident.
A copy of Covenants with Death first published by the Daily Express in 1934, was found by Albert Hughes when he was having a clear-out at his home in Westgate Street.
The book, edited by TA Innes and Ivor Castle, has hundreds of photographs showing fighting in trenches, battles at sea and English homes destroyed by air raids.
Some of the more brutal pictures in the book depict dead bodies left in the trenches, prisoners hanging from trees and victims of famine.
Since finding the book, Albert, 90, has appealed for museums to take copies of the images for their exhibits. Albert, whose father served in the First World War in the Worcester Yeomanry, said: "I want to share this book with as many people as possible because I know I'm not going to be around for much longer.
"When I found the book I was quite surprised and I thought if I don't show people this book before I go then it's gone forever."
Albert, followed in his father's footsteps and fought in World War Two.
He also saw Belsen concentration camp during his service.
He said the book brings back memories of his own experiences.
"My father didn't say all that much about his experiences in the war," Albert said.
"All he told his children was how damp it was and we never asked questions.
"Children these days want to know about these things and ask more questions.
"It's enlightening to see nowadays so hopefully some of these pictures will be able to educate them."
On the cover of the book, the inscription says: "The purpose of this book is to reveal the horror, suffering and essential bestiality of modern war, and with that revelation, to warn the nation against the peril of foreign entanglements that must lead Britain to a new Armageddon.
"All the pictures are taken from authentic photographs."
Readers are given a warning before they reach the last 15 pages of the book of the "inescapably horrible" photos which end the album.
The warning reads: "But they are essential to a full view of the World War of terror.
"It is important that young folks growing up understand that they reproduce actual happenings when foreign nations go to war in the flood tide of hate."
Copies of the book are available to buy at online retailers for up to £80.
