British soldiers and civilians had high expectations of their government following World War 1, most of which did not eventuate. The soldiers needed understanding of their suffering and emotional pains of the war, while the British civilians felt that Germany's reparations were highly important in the short-term. Employment was a significant issue to both groups, with the soldiers arriving home to no jobs whilst the civilians wanted the security of their wartime trade, particularly women. The …showed first 75 words of 1316 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1316 total…soldiers. The returned Veterans felt that they needed understanding from the government and people of Britain in reference to the emotions associated with war. A significant issue to both groups, Employment, saw soldiers arrive home to no jobs whilst the civilians wanted the safety of the income from their wartime work, principally women. The topic of Pensions was notable and through overwhelming and political support, the government included it with their reforms, despite some problems.