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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!

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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

Lancaster at War: life in the city in World War

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      Publisher: Carnegie Publishing Ltd
      Publication Date: 01/09/2018
      ISBN13: 9781910837160, 978-1910837160
      ISBN10: 1910837164
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      History European history Military History Modern warfare Second World War

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      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!

      Table of Contents
      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

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