North Northumberland at War 1939-45 (Armstrong Craig)(Paperback)

North Northumberland at War 1939-45 (Armstrong Craig)(Paperback)

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

Glasgow at War 1939-45 (Armstrong Craig)(Paperback)

Scotland was of grave strategic importance during the war because of its geographical position and Glasgow was the location of a significant number of important military and civil organizations as well as housing industry which was vital to the national war effort.Glasgow's importance attracted

RAF Bomber Command at War 1939-1945 (Armstrong Craig)(Pevná vazba)

Sunderland at War 1939-45 (Armstrong Craig)(Paperback)

Sunderland was a key shipbuilding and repair facility with a long history of providing vessels for the British Merchant Navy. As well as its shipbuilding industry, the town also possessed other important industries such as paint manufacturing and extensive industries connected with shipbuilding and

Bath at War 1939-45 (Lassman David)(Paperback)

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 1939-45 (Wade Stephen)(Paperback)

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

Tynemouth in the Great War (Armstrong Craig)(Paperback)

Tynemouth Borough, which included the towns of Tynemouth and North Shields, was an area of strategic value to the national war effort as it contained the mouth of the river Tyne and was the entry point to the most important munitions center in Britain. Industry upriver included the manufacture of

Northumberland: Romans to Victorians (Armstrong Craig)(Paperback)

From the castle Hogwarts draws inspiration from, to the first house in the world to be lit by electricity, this visitor's guide to Northumberland gives readers the full historic scope of the heart of this ancient Anglo-Saxon kingdom.Northumberland...to the Romans it was Ad Fines, the limit of the

Frome at War 1939-45 (Lassman David)(Paperback)

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

Cornwall at War 1939-45 (Tait Derek)(Paperback)

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

Devon at War 1939-45 (Tait Derek)(Paperback)

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

Shropshire at War 1939-45 (Johnstone Janet)(Paperback)

Looks at how Shropshire was effected and reacted to the Second World

Norfolk at War 1939-45 (Browning Stephen)(Paperback)

This year-on-year study of Norfolk at war is the first such for many years, which utilizes material that has not been published in book form before or, sometimes, at all. In both the First and Second World War, Norfolk was pivotal, albeit for different reasons. During the war of 1939-45 Norfolk was

Merseyside at War 1939-45 (Royden Mike)(Paperback)

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

Reading at War 1939-45 (Bilton David)(Paperback)

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

Southampton at War 1939-45 (Eddleston John J.)(Paperback)

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

The Second World War: 1939-45 (Hatt Christine)(Paperback)

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

Wimbledon, Merton & Morden at War 1939-45 (Mansergh Ruth)(Paperback)

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

Birmingham at War 1939-45 (Phillips Julie)(Paperback)

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

Hampshire at War 1939-45 (Rowlands Murray)(Paperback)

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

Manchester at War 1939-45 (Cooper Glynis)(Paperback)

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

Discover Northumberland(Paperback / softback)

30 circular walks covering the whole of Northumberland from north to south and east to west. This second edition has been revised and updated to reflect the many changes which have occurred between 2013 and

Barnsley at War 1939-45 (Green Mark)(Paperback)

The 'eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month' of 1918 was supposed to be the conclusion of the 'war to end all wars'. Just twenty-one years after the armistice was signed, Barnsley, its borough and the world braced itself for a global conflict that history would eventually testify

World War II Desert Tactics (Griffith Paddy)(Paperback)

Osprey's study of desert tactics employed in North Africa during World War II (1939-1945). In 1940-43 North Africa saw the first major desert campaign by modern mechanized armies. The British, Italians, German Afrika Korps and US Army all addressed and learned from the special problems - human,