Osprey's study of the British home front during World War II (1939-1945). The population of Britain was mobilized to support the war effort on a scale unseen in any other Western democracy – or in Nazi Germany. They endured long working shifts, shortages of food and all other goods, and complete government control of their daily lives. Most men and women were conscripted or volunteered for additional tasks outside their formal working hours. Under the air raids that destroyed the centres of many towns and made about 2 million homeless, more than 60,000 civilians were killed and 86,000 seriously injured. This fascinating illustrated summary of wartime life, and the organizations that served on the Home front, is a striking record of endurance and sacrifice.
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"I totally enjoyed reading this book, in fact I enjoyed it so much, I read it twice. If you think this is another one about “Dad’s Army” the Home Guard, you are way off base. Well written about the many unsung, and often unheard of services in Britain during World War Two." -Dave O'Meara, Armorama (September 2005)
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An unrivalled illustrated reference source on fighting men and commanders, past and present. Each volume is packed with full colour artwork, making military history uniquely accessible to enthusiasts of all ages.
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A delightful little book for those interested in the Second world war or just the Battle of Britain and possible operation Sealion scenerios. A most informative guide to the supporting units of the British home front. Most informative on a subject of which there is quite little availabe elsewhere.
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IT IS DIFFICULT to give precise figures for the numbers of civilians who were injured or killed during the German offensive against the British Home Front, since government departments based their statistics on differing criteria. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
duty respirator, breast badge, chief warden, civil defence Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Home Guard, Fire Guard, Air Raid Precautions, Auxiliary Fire Service, Great War, Prime Minister, Home Office, Ministry of Health New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
IT IS DIFFICULT to give precise figures for the numbers of civilians who were injured or killed during the German offensive against the British Home Front, since government departments based their statistics on differing criteria. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
duty respirator, breast badge, chief warden, civil defence Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Home Guard, Fire Guard, Air Raid Precautions, Auxiliary Fire Service, Great War, Prime Minister, Home Office, Ministry of Health New!
Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- First Aid by U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force U.S. Army on page 54, and Back Matter
- The Defence of the United Kingdom (Official History of the Second World War) by Basil Collier in Back Matter
- Special Operations (Limited) by David W Irvin in Back Matter
- London Blitz (After the Battle S.) by Cyril Demarne in Back Matter
- London Blitz by Rh Value Publishing in Back Matter
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