Doing Their Bit: War Work at Home

"Doing Their Bit: War Work at Home" by Boyd Cable is a story from the time of World War I that shines a light on the important jobs done by people who weren't on the battlefield but were working hard at home. The story focuses on the making of weapons and supplies, showing how important factories and workers were in giving soldiers what they needed to fight. A narrator, back from the war, speaks directly to the reader about the need for bullets and bombs to keep coming, explaining that the folks at home are doing their best to meet the demand. The narrator offers encouragement, talking about how much better and faster the factories are getting at making war supplies, and pushes everyone to keep working hard to help the soldiers.