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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.
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.
Sunderland Jewry At War
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Author : Harold A. Davis
language : en
Publisher: Arima Publishing
Release Date : 2009-09-01
Sunderland Jewry At War written by Harold A. Davis and has been published by Arima Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-09-01 with History categories.
A most interesting series of documents recently came up for auction in Israel. I was privileged to be shown them and realised their importance in the history of Jewish Sunderland. During the Second World War (1939-1945) most of the Jewish youth both men and women were called up for military service. The minister at this time was Rabbi S Toperoff. He took it upon himself to edit and send a monthly bulletin to every Jewish service man and woman from Sunderland throughout the world containing local news and also letters from all so that everybody had some contact not only with home but also with each other. Rabbi Toperoff enlisted some local correspondents to help him. This unique collection is a full series and gives a most wonderful insight not only to the serving men and women but also to the local Jewish life in Sunderland during the War Years. Harold A Davis
War Diary
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007
War Diary written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Sunderland (Tyne and Wear, England) categories.
This is not a history book, but a chronical, a diary of events, taken mainly from the pages of the Sunderland Echo, which I hope will give the reader a sense of whay life was really like for residents of the County Borough Sunderland during those dark days of World War Two
Sunderland Squadrons Of World War 2
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Author : Jon Lake
language : en
Publisher: Osprey Publishing
Release Date : 2000-08-25
Sunderland Squadrons Of World War 2 written by Jon Lake and has been published by Osprey Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-08-25 with History categories.
The elegant Sunderland was the RAF's staple maritime patrol aircraft throughout World War II (1939-1945). Crucial in the Battle of the Atlantic, the Sunderland was instrumental in defeating the U-Boat menace which threatened to starve the UK into submission. Nicknamed the Flying Porcupine due to its heavy armoury of 14 guns, the Sunderland proved an immediate success in battle. Aside from its worldwide use with the RAF, it saw action with the RAAF, RNZAF and RCAF. This is the first book devoted to the Sunderland's WW2 service to be published in over a decade.
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.
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.
York At War 1939 45
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Author : Craig Armstrong
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword Military
Release Date : 2022-05-05
York 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 2022-05-05 with History categories.
York has often been overlooked when it comes to Britain’s wartime experience. The city was not though to have many industries of great wartime importance and it was not a part of the initial evacuation scheme. Yet this does not accurately reflect the wartime contributions of the city, as several of its large confectionary factories were converted to wartime use, while it was also a key rail hub, forming a vital link in the national network. Unbeknownst to the people of the city, York had been selected as the latest target in the Luftwaffe’s Baedeker Raids. In a short, sharp, blitz raid in the early hours of 29 April 1942, more than 3,000 houses were destroyed or damaged and almost 100 people killed while others were left seriously injured. Wartime York had a particularly close connection with the RAF as the city was surrounded by airbases. People became very used to seeing the uniforms of men and women from Bomber Command and the city was to prove very popular with airmen seeking relaxation. Places such as Betty’s Bar became infamous as airmen of almost every Allied nationality came to blew off steam. The nearby presence of the airfields also meant that the people of York and the surrounding area were witnesses to tragedies when aircraft crashed on their return to the bases.
The Crucible Of War 1939 1945
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Author : Brereton Greenhous
language : en
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
Release Date : 1994-01-01
The Crucible Of War 1939 1945 written by Brereton Greenhous and has been published by University of Toronto Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994-01-01 with History categories.
The RCAF, with a total strength of 4061 officers and men on 1 September 1939, grew by the end of the war to a strength of more than 263,000 men and women. This important and well-illustrated new history shows how they contributed to the resolution of the most significant conflict of our time.
Stafford At War 1939 1945
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Author : Nick Thomas
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Release Date : 2009-06-18
Stafford At War 1939 1945 written by Nick Thomas 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 2009-06-18 with History categories.
Stafford at War is a vivid many-sided portrait of a county town during one of the extraordinary periods in English history. In his wide-ranging narrative Nick Thomas looks at the impact of the Second World War on the townspeople - how it affected their daily lives, their work, their families. And he recalls the contribution Stafford made to the war effort at home and abroad. The story he tells gives a fascinating insight into wartime life and it is a moving record of the sacrifices made by local people. His detailed and fully illustrated account will be fascinating reading for everyone who knows Stafford and wants to find out about its history.