Tom Wintringham

Thomas Henry (Tom) Wintringham (15 May 1898—16 August 1949) was a British soldier, military historian, journalist, poet, Marxist, politician and author. He was an important figure in the formation of the Home Guard during World War II and was one of the founders of the Common Wealth Party.

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