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Mining was important to the war effort, as important as serving on the front line. ... Ask your hub if he's ever read "Why the Allies Won" by Overy. Outstanding book.My great grandfather was there, but my grandfather was a miner in a reserved profession. Every time he tried to sign up to fight in WWII, then sent him home to mine. My other grandfather was Irish and in a truly neutral country style, came over to Britain to work as a carpenter throughout the war. WWI is my dad's passion, WWII is hubby's.