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Brighton at War 1939-45 by DOUGLAS D'ENNO
Category: Military | Series: Towns and Cities in World War Two Ser.
Long before war was declared on 3 September 1939, Brighton had steadily and carefully prepared for the coming conflict by building shelters, organising defence and rescue services, and providing the population with advice of its own or from government sources. These precautions stood the town in good st ...Show more
Kent at War 1939-45 by Tanya Wynn
Category: Military | Series: Your Towns and Cities in World War Two Ser.
Kent at War 1939 - 45 is a comprehensive account of the part that the county played in the Second World War, covering in great detail a combination of life on the home front from a civilian perspective balanced against that of a military one. The book's narrative looks at the part played by the Dover Pa ...Show more
MERSEYSIDE AT WAR 1939-45 by ROYDEN MIKE
Category: Military | Series: Your Towns and Cities in World War Two Ser.
Merseyside played a unique role during the Second World War, which directly led to the area being a major enemy target in an attempt to put the port completely out of action. Consequently, Merseyside became the most heavily bombed area outside of the capital. Despite the considerable damage, the campaig ...Show more
WIMBLEDON MERTON AND MORDEN AT WAR 1939-45 by MANSERGH RUTH
Category: Military | Series: Your Towns and Cities in World War Two Ser.
More than 350 bombs fell on Wimbledon during the Second World War, killing 150 residents and injuring a further 1,071. Around 12,000 houses were damaged and 810 destroyed. Notable people discussed in this fascinating book include Ernest Leonard Harvey, who was onboard HMS Suffolk on the night Bismarck ...Show more
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