Norwich in the Second World War is the story of the city and its people, both civilian and military, from the construction of the first air raid shelters in 1938 through to VE Day in 1945 and the return of Far Eastern prisoners of war in 1946.Featuring first-hand accounts of what happened when enemy bombers raided the city, notably during the notorious Baedeker Blitz of 1942, rare photographs and documents make this book a must for anyone who knows and loves the city of Norwich.
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“To mark this anniversary Neil Storey, a born and bred proud Norfolk man and one of Norfolk's foremost military historians, has tracked down many previously unpublished photographs, interviews, memoirs and historical documents to present a new history of the city.”
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"To mark the 80th anniversary, this local historian has discovered previously untold stories and unpublished photographs of Norwich in wartime for this comprehensive and compelling account of life and events in the city from 1938 to 1945, richly illustrated with interviews, memoirs, maps and photographs."
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780750996167
Publisert
2022-02-17
Utgiver
Vendor
The History Press Ltd
Høyde
234 mm
Bredde
150 mm
Aldersnivå
00, G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet

Forfatter

Biographical note

NEIL STOREY is an award-winning historian and lecturer specialising in themes that shaped society in the 19th and early 20th centuries, notably crime, medicine and warfare. He has published over 30 books, is the creator of the popular Grim Almanac series published by The History Press and regularly writes features on social history themes for national periodicals. Storey is distinguished by his original and diligent research; he has assembled a nationally respected archive of rare books, manuscripts, engravings and photographs to illustrate his works and has featured on numerous television and radio documentaries as guest, historical adviser and consultant.