Lancaster at War
life in the city in World War Two
Published on 1. September 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
80 pages
978-1-910837-16-0 (ISBN)
Description
From pre-war murmurings to postwar memorials, John Fidler's engaging account of Lancaster in World War II draws on first-hand recollections, newspaper articles and museum resources to tell the tale of how the city fared with dignity and resilience in this most difficult of times.
* A wonderful insight into the character of the people of Lancaster
* Perfect reading, whether for those old enough to remember, or for anyone who wants to learn more about the history of the city
* A great stocking filler or extra birthday gift!
* A wonderful insight into the character of the people of Lancaster
* Perfect reading, whether for those old enough to remember, or for anyone who wants to learn more about the history of the city
* A great stocking filler or extra birthday gift!
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Lancaster
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Carnegie Publishing Ltd
Illustrations
c. 30
Dimensions
Height: 165 mm
Width: 291 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
224 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-910837-16-0 (9781910837160)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Chapter 1: LANCASTER IN 1937
Chapter 2: THE COMING OF WAR
Chapter 3: MILITARY SERVICE
Chapter 4: EVACUEES
Chapter 5: THE HOME GUARD AND THE ROYAL OBSERVER CORPS
Chapter 6: AIR RAID PRECAUTIONS
Chapter 7: THE `PHONEY WAR' ENDS
Chapter 8: CASUALTIES
Chapter 9: MEDALS AND DECORATIONS
Chapter 10: LANCASTER SCHOOLS
Chapter 11: HMS LANCASTER
Chapter 12: A CRITICAL YEAR
Chapter 13: THE TURN OF THE TIDE
Chapter 14: MILITARY SUCCESSES
Chapter 15: VICTORY IN SIGHT
Chapter 16: 1945
Chapter 17: PEACE AT LAST
Chapter 18: RECOLLECTIONS
Chapter 19: POST-WAR AUSTERITY
Chapter 20: MEMORIALS
Chapter 2: THE COMING OF WAR
Chapter 3: MILITARY SERVICE
Chapter 4: EVACUEES
Chapter 5: THE HOME GUARD AND THE ROYAL OBSERVER CORPS
Chapter 6: AIR RAID PRECAUTIONS
Chapter 7: THE `PHONEY WAR' ENDS
Chapter 8: CASUALTIES
Chapter 9: MEDALS AND DECORATIONS
Chapter 10: LANCASTER SCHOOLS
Chapter 11: HMS LANCASTER
Chapter 12: A CRITICAL YEAR
Chapter 13: THE TURN OF THE TIDE
Chapter 14: MILITARY SUCCESSES
Chapter 15: VICTORY IN SIGHT
Chapter 16: 1945
Chapter 17: PEACE AT LAST
Chapter 18: RECOLLECTIONS
Chapter 19: POST-WAR AUSTERITY
Chapter 20: MEMORIALS