Devon In The Great War
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Devon In The Great War
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Author : Gerald D. Wasley
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2000
Devon In The Great War written by Gerald D. Wasley and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Devon (England) categories.
Devon In The Great War
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Author : Gerald Wasley
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2013-03-01
Devon In The Great War written by Gerald Wasley and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-03-01 with Devon (England) categories.
The devastating effects of the First World War were to change forever the face of rural England. This book explores both the military and social aspects of the greatest and bloodiest of world wars, charting the changes that this conflict wrought upon Devon and its people.
South Devon In The Great War
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Author : Tony Rea
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Release Date : 2016-03-30
South Devon In The Great War written by Tony Rea 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 2016-03-30 with History categories.
South Devon in the Great War provides the first definitive history of events in this part of Devon during the First World War, with more than fifty pictures, some unpublished for 100 years. The author's succinct and engaging text is further enhanced by a unique set of then and now photographs, and provides readers with an incomparable pictorial overview of events on the Home FrontTo the casual observer, south Devon may have seemed an agricultural backwater of Britain during the war, important in but two respects; the Britannia Royal Naval College at Dartmouth and the Royal Naval base at Devonport. However, a closer and more considered gaze reveals significant changes. By late 1915 many of the young men and, significantly, almost all of the horses had gone away to war. Older men and many women now farmed the land, aided by German PoWs. Dartmoor Gaol became home to hundreds of Conscientious Objectors put to work on the quarries whilst large and medium sized country houses were converted to hospitals and convalescent homes.Not only does South Devon in the Great War detail these changes, it also explains how the local regiment responded to the call to arms of a whole nation. Within these pages the reader will find many personal tales of sacrifice, loss and grief. Most of all, however, readers will be ultimately uplifted by tales of the endurance of the human spirit.
The People Of Devon In The First World War
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Author : Dr David Parker
language : en
Publisher: The History Press
Release Date : 2013-09-02
The People Of Devon In The First World War written by Dr David Parker and has been published by The History Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-09-02 with History categories.
Thematically divided, this fascinating study explores the experiences of many of Devon's people during the First World War: soldiers; aliens and spies (real and imagined); refugees; conscientious objectors; nurses and doctors; churchmen; the changing roles of women and children; and finally the controversies surrounding farming and agriculture. It provides a moving tribute to the price paid by Devon and its people during the War to End all Wars.
Devon At War 1939 1945
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Author : Gerald Wasley
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2011-04-20
Devon At War 1939 1945 written by Gerald Wasley and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-04-20 with Devon (England) categories.
'Devon at War' covers events on the home front during the Second World War, setting them against the ebb and flow of the conflict between the Allied and Axis forces.
Devon At War 1939 1945
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Author : Gerald D. Wasley
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1994
Devon At War 1939 1945 written by Gerald D. Wasley and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with Devon (England) categories.
Devon During The First World War
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Author : Devon Remembers Heritage Project
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018
Devon During The First World War written by Devon Remembers Heritage Project and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018 with Devon (England) categories.
Great War Britain Exeter Remembering 1914 18
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Author : Dr David Parker
language : en
Publisher: The History Press
Release Date : 2014-09-01
Great War Britain Exeter Remembering 1914 18 written by Dr David Parker and has been published by The History Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-09-01 with History categories.
The First World War claimed over 995,000 British lives, and its legacy continues to be remembered today. Great War Britain: Exeter offers an intimate portrayal of the city and its people living in the shadow of the 'war to end all wars'. A beautifully illustrated and highly accessible volume, it describes local reaction to the outbreak of war; charts the experience of individuals who enlisted; the changing face of industry; the work of the many hospitals in the area; the effect of the conflict on local children; the women who defied convention to play a vital role on the home front; and concludes with a chapter dedicated to how the city and its people coped with the transition to life in peacetime once more. The Great War story of Exeter is told through the voices of those who were there and is vividly illustrated, including many evocative images from the archives of the Devon and Exeter Institution.
Devon At War Through Time
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Author : Henry Buckton
language : en
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
Release Date : 2012-11-15
Devon At War Through Time written by Henry Buckton and has been published by Amberley Publishing Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-11-15 with History categories.
Exploring in full colour the history of Devon in the Second World War and what remains today.
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.