For the Bennett family, the introduction of military conscription in January, 1916 is the moment of truth. Robert, newly returned from America, declines to enlist in defiance of the Military Service Act, determined to abide by the pacifist principles of his Quaker family. Forcibly enlisted, he is abducted, suffers field punishment and is sentenced to death. Michael, his younger brother, though under age, defies his parents and enlists in the infantry. Decorated for bravery, he is posted 'missing in action'. Alice joins the No-Conscription Fellowship, an organisation dedicated to supporting...