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Spirit: The Lighter Side of Life in Wartime Britain

Spirit: The Lighter Side of Life in Wartime Britain

Derek French
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Part memoir, part history, part social commentary, "Spirit" will recall long-forgotten experiences for some and cast a new light on turbulent times for others. As the years roll by, first-hand reports of life on the British home front during the 1939 to1945 war years are harder to find as the centennial for WWII looms on the horizon and those who actually were there dwindle in number. Derek French treats us to anecdotes, some serious, some light-hearted, about growing up under the flight paths of the German bombers on their way to London, aerial combat between the Spitfires and the German Messerschmittes during the Battle of Britain, and surviving the psychological terrors of the V1 and V2 raids. The author describes mixed emotions as a downed German pilot parachutes into the midst of farm workers in the harvest field; he describes his confusion when first encountering German POWs, and the emotional realization that oranges washed up on the beach tell a less than happy story. The hard fought but exhilarating successes of the D-day landings and the ultimate triumph as the Allied Armies fought their way across Europe to victory are all part of this thoroughly entertaining account of the daily experiences for Britain's civilian population. Whether you were there yourself, have relatives who fought in WWII or would like to know more about the spirit that prevailed among the civilian population in wartime Britain, you will find this book a thoroughly good read.
Pages
316
Format
Paperback
Release
October 02, 2018
ISBN 13
9781727692181

Spirit: The Lighter Side of Life in Wartime Britain

Derek French
0/5 ( ratings)
Read Download
Part memoir, part history, part social commentary, "Spirit" will recall long-forgotten experiences for some and cast a new light on turbulent times for others. As the years roll by, first-hand reports of life on the British home front during the 1939 to1945 war years are harder to find as the centennial for WWII looms on the horizon and those who actually were there dwindle in number. Derek French treats us to anecdotes, some serious, some light-hearted, about growing up under the flight paths of the German bombers on their way to London, aerial combat between the Spitfires and the German Messerschmittes during the Battle of Britain, and surviving the psychological terrors of the V1 and V2 raids. The author describes mixed emotions as a downed German pilot parachutes into the midst of farm workers in the harvest field; he describes his confusion when first encountering German POWs, and the emotional realization that oranges washed up on the beach tell a less than happy story. The hard fought but exhilarating successes of the D-day landings and the ultimate triumph as the Allied Armies fought their way across Europe to victory are all part of this thoroughly entertaining account of the daily experiences for Britain's civilian population. Whether you were there yourself, have relatives who fought in WWII or would like to know more about the spirit that prevailed among the civilian population in wartime Britain, you will find this book a thoroughly good read.
Pages
316
Format
Paperback
Release
October 02, 2018
ISBN 13
9781727692181

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