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The HOME FRONT POCKET BOOK

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In June 1940, following the BEF's scrambled evacuation from Dunkirk, the Second World War was brought home to Britain. As the Luftwaffe initiated their bombing campaigns and the threat of invasion grew daily, civilians were urged to play their part in the war effort, and take responsibility for their own survival. Many pamphlets and leaflets were issued with information and advice on a diverse range of subjects, from how to put on a gas mask, to how to build a bomb shelter and what to do in the event of an air raid, as Britain braced herself for a protracted conflict, literally on the front line, fighting alone. The literature drawn together for this evocative pocket-book captures the reality of civilian life during the Battle of Britain. It is a revealing and charming addition to Conway's trailblazing quarter-bound pocket-book series.

Author Biography

Brian Lavery is one of Britain's leading naval historians and a prolific author. He was, until recently, Curator of Naval History at the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, and is a renowned expert on the sailing navy. Honours for his writing include the Desmond Wettern Maritime Media Award and the Society for Nautical Research's Anderson Medal
Release date NZ
September 6th, 2010
Audience
  • General (US: Trade)
Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Illustrations
30 black line illustrations
Imprint
Conway
Pages
160
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Dimensions
120x180x18
ISBN-13
9781844861224
Product ID
7118424

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