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Birmingham at War 1939-45 by Julie Phillips
$34.99 AUD
Category: No Category | Series: Towns and Cities in World War Two Ser.
Barely 17 years after the Great War that had brought Britain to its knees, the country was once again asked to make sacrifices and give their all to the war effort. With its strong industrial background, Birmingham was already geared to help manufacture the vehicles that could be adapted for war use, an ...Show more
Brighton at War 1939-45 by DOUGLAS D'ENNO
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Category: Military | Series: Towns and Cities in World War Two Ser.
Long before war was declared on 3 September 1939, Brighton had steadily and carefully prepared for the coming conflict by building shelters, organising defence and rescue services, and providing the population with advice of its own or from government sources. These precautions stood the town in good st ...Show more
Cumbria at War 1939-45 by Ruth Mansergh
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Category: No Category | Series: Your Towns and Cities in World War Two Ser.
The outbreak of war marked a new era for the people of Cumbria. Many young men and women enlisted in the Forces, while older people joined the Home Guard or became Air Raid Precaution Wardens. Children from cities were sent to Kendal to escape the threat of bombing raids, members of the Women's Land Arm ...Show more
Kent at War 1939-45 by Tanya Wynn
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Category: Military | Series: Your Towns and Cities in World War Two Ser.
Kent at War 1939 - 45 is a comprehensive account of the part that the county played in the Second World War, covering in great detail a combination of life on the home front from a civilian perspective balanced against that of a military one. The book's narrative looks at the part played by the Dover Pa ...Show more
MERSEYSIDE AT WAR 1939-45 by ROYDEN MIKE
$39.99 AUD
Category: Military | Series: Your Towns and Cities in World War Two Ser.
Merseyside played a unique role during the Second World War, which directly led to the area being a major enemy target in an attempt to put the port completely out of action. Consequently, Merseyside became the most heavily bombed area outside of the capital. Despite the considerable damage, the campaig ...Show more
North Northumberland at War, 1939 - 1945 by Craig Armstrong
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Category: History | Series: Towns and Cities in World War Two Ser.
In 1939, North Northumberland shared a proud tradition of military service with it's wider region and this was reflected in the huge numbers of men and women from the area who came forward for service in the military or in roles such as the Home Guard, ARP services or nursing. This part of Northumberlan ...Show more
WIMBLEDON MERTON AND MORDEN AT WAR 1939-45 by MANSERGH RUTH
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Category: Military | Series: Your Towns and Cities in World War Two Ser.
More than 350 bombs fell on Wimbledon during the Second World War, killing 150 residents and injuring a further 1,071. Around 12,000 houses were damaged and 810 destroyed. Notable people discussed in this fascinating book include Ernest Leonard Harvey, who was onboard HMS Suffolk on the night Bismarck ...Show more
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