Norfolk in the Second World War Meeres FrankPevná vazba
Norfolk was truly a 'front-line county' during the Second World War. Its men and women served in all branches of the forces, and, because of its proximity to the Continent, the threat of invasion and…
Specifikacia Norfolk in the Second World War Meeres FrankPevná vazba
Norfolk was truly a 'front-line county' during the Second World War. Its men and women served in all branches of the forces, and, because of its proximity to the Continent, the threat of invasion and the reality of air raids affected everyone. This book uses archive evidence to look at what life was like both for men serving overseas and for those at home.Begining with the experiences of Norfolk men in the Norfolk Regiment in France, Singapore and in the Far East, the book also examines those serving in the Navy, Merchant Navy and the Air Force. The vital role played by women, in the armed forces, the Women's Land Army, and many other jobs, is explored. The book also looks at the daily life of children and adults, the effects of food and clothes rationing, measures taken to prepare the community in case of invasion, and life at school in wartime.Two important themes in