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Essex At War 1939 45
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Author : Frances Clamp
language : en
Publisher: Casemate Publishers
Release Date : 2017-06-30
Essex At War 1939 45 written by Frances Clamp and has been published by Casemate Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-06-30 with History categories.
Although much maligned, Essex is a vibrant county with a long and exciting history. Being close to the Continent and with one of Britains longest coastlines, it was an obvious target for invasion as the threat of war grew. Many defensive structures were built by the sea and to protect major routes across the county. The remains of pill boxes can still be seen.Essex at War 1939–1945 tells how war greatly affected the county: children were evacuated both to and from Essex; being close to London the county suffered from regular air attacks; farming was important and the Womens Land Army arrived in force. Accounts of Essex airmen and sailors who supported those escaping from Dunkirk are told, and once the USA entered the war there was a new type of invasion in the county when their servicemen arrived and were welcomed at many of the countys airfields.Memories of children growing up during those difficult years are recalled. These include nights spent in cold, damp Anderson shelters, sleeping under solid tables or in claustrophobic Morrison shelters. We learn about disrupted school lessons and the fear felt when the air raid siren wailed. When the V-1 and V-2 unmanned flying bombs were launched in 1944, many still remember listening for the engines to switch off and counting the seconds until they fell to earth.
Essex At War 1939 1945
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Author : Frances Clamp
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017
Essex At War 1939 1945 written by Frances Clamp and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017 with HISTORY categories.
Essex Record Office Publications
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1947
Essex Record Office Publications written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1947 with Essex (England) categories.
Under Fire
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Author : Paul Rusiecki
language : en
Publisher: Essex Publications
Release Date : 2015
Under Fire written by Paul Rusiecki and has been published by Essex Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015 with History categories.
In this meticulous study of the impact of total war on the civilian population of Essex between 1939 and 1945, Paul Rusiecki examines how people coped with the immense stress caused by heavy bombing, the fear of invasion and other anxieties while so much was demanded of them by the authorities. The book brings into focus the social, economic, political, and religious strains caused by the war. Education was forced to adapt in the face of massive disruption and industry too; the contribution to victory made by firms that switched to war work is analyzed. A picture emerges through the records kept by individuals of how Essex people viewed wartime events both at home and much further afield--the successes and failures of their own government and the actions of both allies and enemies. The experience of war also encompasses aspects that are at odds with traditional views of wartime Britain and the so-called "Dunkirk spirit." Rusiecki recounts the hostility faced by conscientious objectors, as well as the undercurrents of political disaffection circulating by 1942 which produced a sensational by-election result at Maldon. The murkier aspects of the war in Essex--crime and a supposed crisis in morality--are also dealt with in depth. Faced with the most appalling circumstances, most nonetheless found ways of keeping their spirits up, whether that meant reading in air-raid shelters, continuing to flock to the theater and cinema, or playing football for their factory team. This is the story of how the people of Essex survived the most extraordinary challenges they had ever faced, ultimately emerging with a sense of having earned the right to eradicate the gross inequalities that had marred society for so long.
Clavering At War
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Author : Jacqueline Cooper
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015-01
Clavering At War written by Jacqueline Cooper and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-01 with categories.
Away And Home World War Ii
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Author : Pat Herniman
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2016-12-23
Away And Home World War Ii written by Pat Herniman and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-12-23 with categories.
This is the true story of a young girl growing up to be a teenager in England during the Second World War.Contrasting the peace of Somerset with the chaos of Essex under bombardment, it blends the author's personal observations and experiences with those of friends, family and strangers, including those serving in the armed forces.
The War Dead Of The Commonwealth
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Author : Great Britain. Commonwealth War Graves Commission
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1961
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 1961 with National cemeteries categories.
City Of London At War 1939 45
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Author : Stephen Wynn
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword Military
Release Date : 2020-03-30
City Of London At War 1939 45 written by Stephen Wynn 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 2020-03-30 with History categories.
The City of London was always going to be an obvious target for German bombers during the Second World War. What better way for Nazi Germany to spread fear and panic amongst the British people than by attacking their capital city?Although not vastly populated in the same way that a bigger city or larger town would be, there were still enough people working there during the day for attacks on it to take their toll. The citys ancient and iconic buildings also bore the brunt of the German bombs, including churches designed by Sir Christopher Wren after the Great Fire in 1666. The book looks at the effects of war on the City of London, including the damage caused by the 8 months of the Blitz between September 1940 and May 1941. The most devastating of the raids took place on 29 December 1940, with both incendiary and explosive bombs causing a firestorm so intense it was known as the Second Great Fire of London. It also looks at the bravery of the staff at St Bart's Hospital, which was one of the medical facilities that remained open during the course of the war. Other stories include the sterling work carried out by the Citys civilian population and the different voluntary roles that they performed to help keep the city safe, including the Home Guard and the Fire Watchers, who spent their nights on the citys rooftops looking out for incendiary devices dropped by the German Luftwaffe. Despite the damage to its buildings and its population, by the end of the war the City of London was able to rise, like a phoenix, from the flames of destruction, ready to become the vibrant and flourishing borough that it is today.
The Register Of The Names Of Those Who Fell In The 1939 1945 War And Are Buried In
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1988
The Register Of The Names Of Those Who Fell In The 1939 1945 War And Are Buried In written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1988 with categories.
Essex At War
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Author : Michael Foley
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2012-09-15
Essex At War written by Michael Foley and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-09-15 with Essex (England) categories.
An affectionate account of Essex during the conflict of the Second World War.