Cornwall at War 1939 45 Tait Derek Paperback
Cornwall at War 1939 45 Tait Derek Paperback When the Second World War commenced on 1 September 1939, the people of Cornwall rallied together in a way that they hadn't done since the Great War of…
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Cornwall at War 1939 45 Tait Derek Paperback
When the Second World War commenced on 1 September 1939, the people of Cornwall rallied together in a way that they hadn't done since the Great War of 1914-18. Women took over the jobs of men and many helped charitable organizations and other worthy causes by joining the Women's Voluntary Service. Young men in their thousands enlisted in the army while older men joined the country's home defense force, the Home Guard.
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. The Land Army assisted with agricultural work, a service that was vitally needed within the county. 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
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