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A history of the glamorous and military critical city of Cairo during the Second World
A history of the glamorous and military critical city of Cairo during the Second World
Bath at War 1939-45 is a comprehensive account of the city's experience of the conflict, covering in detail life on the Home Front set against the background of the wider theatres of war. The narrative of that global struggle is given with a focus on the ordeals endured by the people of Bath, as
Leeds at War 1939-1945 is a comprehensive account of the city's experience of the war, covering in expert detail life on the Home Front set against the background of the wider theaters of war. The narrative of that global conflict is given with a focus on the trials and ordeals that faced the
When the Second World War commenced on 1 September 1939, the people of Cornwall rallied together in a way that they hadn't done since the Great War of 1914-18. Young men in their thousands enlisted in the army while older men joined the country's home defense force, the Home Guard. Women took over
When war was declared on 1 September 1939, the people of Devon pulled together in a way that they hadn't done since the Great War of 1914-18. This book covers the people of Devon's contribution to the war effort, from the commencement of the conflict in September 1939, to its end in September 1945
Few could believe that within twenty years of the war to end all wars being won the world was once more at war. Veterans of the Great War feared going through the same horrific experience again and, even worse, many knew that this time their children would also be involved in the fighting. What had
The Second World War 1939-45 examines the causes of the war and details the course of the conflict in Western Europe, the USSR, Africa and the Pacific. It also describes the experiences of civilians, resistance fighters, prisoners of war and Holocaust
As in the Great War, Reading in the Second World War was a town permanently in a state of flux. So close to London, so easily pinpointed by its proximity to the Thames, with railway lines converging near the town center and with much of the town's industry geared up to essential war work, it was an
In the Great War of 1914-1918, Southampton played a vital role in the war effort. Designated as Port Number One it saw hundreds of thousands of men and many tons of equipment sail for the fields of Belgium and France. The Second World War was a completely different type of war. Hitler's blitzkrieg
24 August 1939: The fate of the world is hanging in the balance. Hitler has ambitions to invade Poland and hopes Stalin will now help him. The West must try to stop him. Nothing was predictable or inevitable. The West hoped that Hitler would see sense if they stood firm. Hitler was convinced the
WINNER OF THE 2016 PEN HESSELL-TILTMAN PRIZE The Second World War was a German war like no
An historical account of the chaos and uncertainty that followed the liberation of Paris in August,
This is an important first book on the major pivotal role Hampshire played in World War II. You will find principal details of the genesis for D-Day and how the Battle for Britain happened on a day by day basis. The author highlights the people's experience of total war from the blitz in
Frome at War 1939-1945 is a comprehensive account of this Somerset market town's experience of the conflict, covering in detail life on the Home Front set against the background of the wider theaters of war.The narrative of that global struggle is given with a focus on the ordeals endured by the
The remarkable story of the American volunteers who fought in the Spanish Civil
In Cairo during the Second World War, a lone spy has one chance to complete his mission and sabotage the British war effort in North
Great Britain had introduced the tank to the world during World War I, and maintained its lead in armored warfare with the Experimental Mechanized Force during the late 1920s, watched with interest by German advocates of Blitzkrieg. Despite these successes, the Experimental Mechanised Force was
As the possibility of war loomed in the 1930s, the British Admiralty looked to update their fleet of destroyers to compete with the new ships being built by Germany and Japan, resulting in the commissioning of the powerful Tribal-class. These were followed by the designing of the first of several
Churchill's War in Words transports the reader back to the urgency and terror of World War II in order to tell the story of Churchill's approach to the war as it unfolded. Focusing only on words used at the time--both by Churchill and those in his circle--the book reveals the way that Winston
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
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
The authorized biography shortlisted for Waterstones Book of the Year, the National Book Awards and the Costa Biography
Christmas 1939. In Europe the Phoney War hides carnage to come. In Ireland Detective Inspector Stefan Gillespie keeps tabs on Irishmen joining the British Forces. It's unpleasant work, but when an IRA raid on a military arsenal sends Garda Special Branch in search of guns and explosives, Stefan is