Forgotten Voices of the Blitz and the Battle For Britain Levine Joshua
Drawing material from the Imperial War Museum s extensive aural archive, Joshua Levine brings together voices from both sides of the Blitz and the Battle of Britain to give us a unique, complete, and…
Specifikacia Forgotten Voices of the Blitz and the Battle For Britain Levine Joshua
Drawing material from the Imperial War Museum s extensive aural archive, Joshua Levine brings together voices from both sides of the Blitz and the Battle of Britain to give us a unique, complete, and compelling picture of this turbulent time. In June 1940, British citizens prepared for an imminent German onslaught. Hitler s troops had overrun Holland, Belgium, and France in quick succession, and the British people anticipated an invasion would soon be upon them. From July to October, they watched the Battle of Britain play out in the skies above them, aware that the result would decide their fate. Over the next nine months, the Blitz killed more than 43,000 civilians. For a year, the citizens of Britain were effectively front-line soldiers in a battle which united the country against a hated enemy. We hear from the soldiers, airmen, fire-fighters, air-raid wardens, and civilians, people
Battle of Britain
Battle of Britain
Battle of Britain
Battle of Britain
Battle of Britain
Battle of Britain