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Aberdeen At War 1939 45
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Author : CRAIG. ARMSTRONG
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020
Aberdeen At War 1939 45 written by CRAIG. ARMSTRONG and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020 with categories.
Aberdeen At War 1939 45
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Author : Craig Armstrong
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword Military
Release Date : 2020-10-19
Aberdeen At War 1939 45 written by Craig Armstrong and has been published by Pen and Sword Military this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-10-19 with History categories.
A close-up look at what World War II was like for this Scottish city—the second most raided in Britain. Includes photos. Scotland was of grave strategic importance during WWII due to its geographical position, while its capital hosted many military and civil organizations. Further north, Aberdeen possessed significant shipbuilding facilities, including Hall, Russell & Co., which built such vessels as corvettes and frigates—resulting in the yard being targeted by the Luftwaffe on multiple occasions. The fishing fleet was also crucial in supplying food for a war-starved Britain, and many Aberdeenshire men risked their lives putting out to sea. Many were killed by enemy aircraft or mines. No member of the population escaped the war, whether it was the many men and women who served in the military or in roles such as the Home Guard, ARP services, nursing, working in vital war industries, or struggling to keep a household under strict rationing and wartime stress. Aberdeen was originally classed as a “neutral area” and no plans were made for evacuation. By 1940, however, anger and frustration drove many to petition for changing this classification. The petitioners were likely proved correct as Aberdeen went on to become the most frequently raided city (after London) in Britain—earning it the nickname the ‘Siren City.’ It was also the site of the final Luftwaffe attack on Scottish soil when a concerted attack was made on April 21,1943, resulting in 125 deaths and about 12,000 houses destroyed or damaged. Aberdeenshire also played a large role in the war effort in the air. It was ideally placed to enable the RAF to patrol not only northeast Scotland, but also the North Sea and vital approaches to the naval base at Orkney, while the RAF also launched raids on occupied Norway and enemy shipping. Aberdeen at War 1939–1945 poignantly commemorates the efforts and achievements of Aberdeen: workers, fighters, families divided, all surviving astounding tests.
Roll Of Honour
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Author : Aberdeen (City)
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1960
Roll Of Honour written by Aberdeen (City) and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1960 with categories.
Sunderland At War 1939 45
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Author : Craig Armstrong
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword Military
Release Date : 2020-08-31
Sunderland At War 1939 45 written by Craig Armstrong and has been published by Pen and Sword Military this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-08-31 with History categories.
This local history explores the wartime contributions and sacrifices of a strategically significant English port town during WWII. Located on the River Wear, Sunderland was a vital hub for shipbuilding and coal exportation. During the Second World War, these important attributes marked it as a prime target for the Luftwaffe. The town experienced numerous air raids, including one which caused devastating casualties and structural damage. The authorities struggled to provide adequate shelters and Air Raid Precautions services. Sunderland also had a proud tradition of military service. Many joined the local Army regiment, the famed Durham Light Infantry, which saw action in almost every theater of the war. Other brave Wearsiders joined the Merchant Navy, the Royal Navy, and the Royal Air Force. Some served in Bomber Command, seeking vengeance for the brutal bombing of their home town.
Roll Of Honour
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Author : Aberdeen (Scotland)
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1964
Roll Of Honour written by Aberdeen (Scotland) and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1964 with World War, 1939-1945 categories.
Roll Of Honour A Record Of Those Belonging To The City Of Aberdeen Who Gave Their Lives For Their Country In The Second World War 1939 1945
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1962
Roll Of Honour A Record Of Those Belonging To The City Of Aberdeen Who Gave Their Lives For Their Country In The Second World War 1939 1945 written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1962 with World War, 1939-1945 categories.
Sunderland At War 1939 45
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Author : Craig Armstrong
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020
Sunderland At War 1939 45 written by Craig Armstrong and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020 with Electronic books categories.
North East Scotland At War
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Author : Alan Stewart
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018
North East Scotland At War written by Alan Stewart and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018 with categories.
Dundee At War 1939 45
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Author : Craig Armstrong
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword Military
Release Date : 2021-12-30
Dundee At War 1939 45 written by Craig Armstrong and has been published by Pen and Sword Military this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-12-30 with History categories.
During the Second World War a number of industries in Dundee were of importance to the war effort. The jute industry, which had previously dominated the local economy, had suffered badly during the 1930s. However, the war gave a temporary boost to the industry with as the material was in high demand for use in sandbags. The shipbuilding industry was also important, with the Caledon Yards being busy throughout the war. The yard refitted two Polish submarines at the beginning of the war and constructed a number of Castle and Loch Class frigates, as well as a number of merchant vessels. With its strategic importance it was believed that Dundee would be an obvious target for the Luftwaffe. Fortunately, however, Dundee escaped relatively unscathed and the city itself was only bombed on twenty-four occasions. Dundee also played a significant role in the war at sea, the city being home to a major Royal Navy submarine base, HMS Ambrose. Consequently, sailors came to be an important part of the wartime scene in Dundee and came not only from Britain and its Empire, but also from France and Norway. A great many Dundee men and women served in the armed forces during the war and the city suffered many casualties, but many also received decorations as a result of their bravery. Amongst them was Wing Commander Gordon Hugh Malcolm, who received the first RAF VC awarded for action in North Africa.
Luftwaffe Over Scotland
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Author : Les Taylor
language : en
Publisher: Whittles
Release Date : 2010
Luftwaffe Over Scotland written by Les Taylor and has been published by Whittles this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with History categories.
Luftwaffe over Scotland is the first complete history of the air attacks mounted against Scotland by Nazi Germany during World War Two and undertakes a detailed examination of the strategy, tactics and politics involved on both sides, together with a technical critique of the weaponry employed by both attackers and defenders. Extensive figures on Scottish civilian casualties have been included, together with a full list of all Scottish locations that were bombed and details of German aircraft losses. From the relentless hit-and-run attacks up the east coast of Scotland to the calamities of Clydebank and Greenock, Luftwaffe over Scotland not only offers a detailed analysis of exactly what happened, but also provides fresh new evidence and claims regarding many aspects of the war in Scotland - some of them specifically at odds with the more traditional British portrayals of World War Two. From a detailed analysis of the attacking German forces, to an explanation of the strengths and weaknesses of the air defences around Scotland, this is an important and long-overdue contribution to the full understanding of this dramatic period in the history of the modern Scottish nation.