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Cornwall At War 1939 45
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Author : DEREK. TAIT
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017
Cornwall At War 1939 45 written by DEREK. TAIT and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017 with Cornwall (England : County) categories.
Cornwall At War 1939 1945
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Author : Peter Hancock
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2002
Cornwall At War 1939 1945 written by Peter Hancock and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with World War, 1939-1945 categories.
Using contemporary photographs along with many taken recently showing the remains of structures and the paraphernalia of war, set alongside a well-researched text, the author paints a vivid picture of Cornwall during the Second World War.
Cornwall At War 1939 45
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Author : Derek Tait
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Release Date : 2017-10-30
Cornwall At War 1939 45 written by Derek Tait and has been published by Pen and Sword this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-10-30 with History categories.
When the Second World War commenced on 1 September 1939, the people of Cornwall rallied together in a way that they hadnt done since the Great War of 191418. Young men in their thousands enlisted in the army while older men joined the countrys home defense force, the Home Guard. Women took over the jobs of men and many helped charitable organizations and other worthy causes by joining the Womens Voluntary Service. The Land Army assisted with agricultural work, a service that was vitally needed within the county.Many RAF bases were set up in Cornwall, which proved essential for the defense of the country and as stopping-off points during bombing raids and other missions. Many evacuees from other parts of the country, including London and nearby Plymouth, were welcomed to the county and were looked after by local families. Thousands of American soldiers were based in Cornwall before leaving for the shores of Northern France during D-Day in June 1944. They received a warm welcome from the people of the county and many invited them into their homes.This book covers the people of Cornwalls contribution to the war effort, from the commencement of the conflict in September 1939 to its end in September 1945. It features many forgotten news stories of the day and looks at the changes to civilians everyday lives, entertainment and the internment of aliens living within the area. Air raid shelters, carrying a gas mask, rationing, the make-do-and-mend culture and the collection of scrap metal all became a way of life.Huge celebrations took place all over the county when the war came to an end but many of the lives of the people living in Cornwall were changed forever.
Cornwall S First Town In The Frontline
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Author : P. Joe Plant
language : en
Publisher: Paragon Publishing
Release Date : 2010-07
Cornwall S First Town In The Frontline written by P. Joe Plant and has been published by Paragon Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-07 with History categories.
Little, if anything, is known about Torpoint's passage through the years of World War II; in fact it is a time forgotten. This book goes some way to describe what actually did happen. It is not about one story, but about many individual stories, threaded together to record and validate one person's recollection together with others, to give a true account of the incident in question, which caused death and injuries to its civilian residents; also the fate of its servicemen who died in battle throughout the world. Due to censorship, the taking of photographs was not permitted. However, during research for the book, a few did come to light, including German Reconnaissance photos identifying Torpoint as a target and American GIs leaving on 1st June 1944 bound for the D-Day Landings - a truthful illustration of the times and incidents that did occur. This book also identifies a complete list of Torpoint's War fatalities, their courage, dedication and sense of sacrifice, which brought about their early demise. It is a chronicle of a short period in the town's history that students will learn from and that, for others, will hopefully rekindle lost family memories. "I can only congratulate Joe on a quite remarkable achievement. This book will provide a permanent insight to this and future generations of the dark days our predecessors had to endure, the contribution they made to eventual victory and the freedoms we enjoy today." Richard Carew Pole. Bt. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Joe Plant was born in Crystal Palace London. During the London Blitz of March 1941 his family was bombed out so he has personal experience of being involved with incidents of falling bombs during the Blitz. He travelled north to Lancashire to seek refuge, returning before the end of the war to the devastation of London. In 1955 he was conscripted as a National Serviceman and served in Malaya during the Emergency (War). Demobed in 1957, in 1959 he married his wife Annette. From their marriage they have three children and seven grandchildren. In 1963 through a car accident Joe was was left partially sighted. He trained as a Design Draftsman, had to change his profession to become a Purchasing Manager, which took him to many foreign countries, before he was seconded to Devenport Dockyard in 1987. He moved to Torpoint where the family settled. In 1997, he became the Chairman of the re-formed Torpoint branch of the Royal British Legion.
The War Dead Of The Commonwealth
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Author : Great Britain. Commonwealth War Graves Commission
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1962
The War Dead Of The Commonwealth written by Great Britain. Commonwealth War Graves Commission and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1962 with National cemeteries categories.
Constructing Industrial Pasts
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Author : Stefan Berger
language : en
Publisher: Berghahn Books
Release Date : 2019-09-01
Constructing Industrial Pasts written by Stefan Berger and has been published by Berghahn Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-09-01 with History categories.
Since the 1960s, nations across the “developed world” have been profoundly shaped by deindustrialization. In regions in which previously dominant industries faced crises or have disappeared altogether, industrial heritage offers a fascinating window into the phenomenon’s cultural dimensions. As the contributions to this volume demonstrate, even as forms of industrial heritage provide anchors of identity for local populations, their meanings remain deeply contested, as both radical and conservative varieties of nostalgia intermingle with critical approaches and straightforward apologias for a past that was often full of pain, exploitation and struggle.
Room 39 The Cornish Legacy
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Author : Mark Simmons
language : en
Publisher: Lulu.com
Release Date : 2013-03-28
Room 39 The Cornish Legacy written by Mark Simmons and has been published by Lulu.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-03-28 with categories.
The murky world of the secret service and international terrorism comes to a Cornish seaside village, against a background of Britain, gripped by civil disorder. Divided by the Miners' Strike, and struck by IRA atrocities in 1984. A reluctant heir, Rob Nicolson former Royal Marine Commando, arrives in Cornwall to claim the legacy of 'Kantara' his late aunt's bungalow. A letter and diaries from his dead aunt takes him back to World War II espionage. He begins to investigate and sets in motion a chain of violent events that involve Naval Intelligence, MI5, and the IRA. On the shores of a Californian lake the story reaches its bleak and stunning conclusion. This is the third thriller from the pen of Mark Simmons. His work has been compared to the stories of Desmond Bagley and Alistair MacLean.
Devon At War 1939 45
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Author : Derek Tait
language : en
Publisher: Casemate Publishers
Release Date : 2017-10-30
Devon At War 1939 45 written by Derek Tait and has been published by Casemate Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-10-30 with History categories.
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. It features many forgotten news stories of the day and looks at the changes to civilian's everyday lives, entertainment, spies and the internment of aliens living within the area.Devon became vital as a base for troops and as a dispatch point for the many men who left to fight in Europe. Several RAF bases were also established within the county to repel German attacks. Air raid shelters were erected in gardens and at public places and many children living in larger cities were swiftly evacuated to the countryside, as Plymouth and Exeter both suffered greatly from German bombing, with much of Plymouth being obliterated. Carrying a gas mask, rationing, the make-do-and-mend culture and the collection of scrap metal all became a generic way of life.Many of the jobs left open by men fighting abroad were taken up by women on the Home Front. The Women's Voluntary Service assisted with the evacuation of mothers and children to the country, carried out civil defense duties and provided food and clothing for the many refugees from occupied Europe.During the buildup to D Day, American troops were trained and stationed within the county before leaving for the beaches of Normandy. Slapton Sands, Dartmoor and Woolacombe were all used as training grounds with tragic loss of life at Slapton.Devon played a truly vital role in the war and its people contributed greatly to bringing the world changing conflict to an end.
Somerset At War 1939 1945
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Author : Mac Hawkins
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1988
Somerset At War 1939 1945 written by Mac Hawkins and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1988 with World War, 1939-1945 categories.
Richmond At War 1939 1945
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Author : Simon Fowler
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017-07
Richmond At War 1939 1945 written by Simon Fowler and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-07 with Richmond (London, England) categories.