The bloodiest conflict in human history had ended but for some of its veterans, the fight for survival was only just beginning.
Of the six million men to serve in the First World War, nearly a third were left with some sort of disability. And with hundreds of thousands killed, many families had been left destitute.
But then, a century ago on Saturday, The British Legion was formed, offering hope and support to those most in need as the country began to recover from years of war.
The work of the charity, which was given royal status to mark its 50th anniversary in 1971, remains as vital as ever. What is your view?
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