Part 2 of 5 of the 1979 period drama, based on a true story. War breaks out and all Vera's plans for university is put on hold after brother Edward announces his plans to enlist. The decision enrages his father, who later relents his opposition to Vera attending university. But when Roland stuns her by also enlisting, Vera decides to suspend her studies and apply to become a nurse - a decision that will affect her deeply in the long run...br br Starring Cheryl Campbell, Rupert Fraser, Emrys James, Jane Wenham, Peter Woodward, Michael Troughton, Rosalie Crutchley, June Tobin, Hazel Douglas, Kristine Howarth, Janet Davies, Tricia George, Elizabeth Rider, Geoffrey Burridge, Joanna Foster and Robert Monk. A much more involving episode, this particular episode was broadcast on November 11th 1979 - Armistice Day. It's intriguing seeing a couple of sitcom stars in this: Janet Davies from Dad's Army and Michael Troughton in an early role before becoming Rik Mayall's dogsbody in The New Statesman. And if Vera's mother seems strangely familiar, then you may know Jane Wenham better from her film breakthrough - that of the tragic victim in Alastair Sim's An Inspector Calls (1954). This TV series will haunt you just as much come the end...