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In this captivating and meticulously researched book, delve into the heart of history as the New Forest emerges from obscurity to take its rightful place in the annals of World War II.

Through an engaging blend of personal anecdotes, period news items, and insightful social commentary, the true significance of wartime preparations in this hallowed land are unveiled, their local, regional, and national context brought to life.

Table of Contents
Foreword Preface Acknowledgements Abbreviations Introduction A message from Marion Loveland Preparations for Invasion 1 Music While you Work 2 Christmas of 1939 3 The War Had Come to Us 4 Eyes to the Skies 5 On Manoeuvres 6 Defending the Realm 7 They also Served 8 In Case of Fire 9 Through Adversity to the Stars 10 On the Home Front Line 11 Patrolling in the Shadows 12 Personal Anecdotes 13 Evidence of War 14 Then and Now Postscript New Forest Reference Section Hampshire Reference Section

WW2 New Forest Discovered: The Areas Vital

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      Publisher: Sabrestorm Publishing
      Publication Date: 29/09/2023
      ISBN13: 9781781220238, 978-1781220238
      ISBN10: 1781220239
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      In this captivating and meticulously researched book, delve into the heart of history as the New Forest emerges from obscurity to take its rightful place in the annals of World War II.

      Through an engaging blend of personal anecdotes, period news items, and insightful social commentary, the true significance of wartime preparations in this hallowed land are unveiled, their local, regional, and national context brought to life.

      Table of Contents
      Foreword Preface Acknowledgements Abbreviations Introduction A message from Marion Loveland Preparations for Invasion 1 Music While you Work 2 Christmas of 1939 3 The War Had Come to Us 4 Eyes to the Skies 5 On Manoeuvres 6 Defending the Realm 7 They also Served 8 In Case of Fire 9 Through Adversity to the Stars 10 On the Home Front Line 11 Patrolling in the Shadows 12 Personal Anecdotes 13 Evidence of War 14 Then and Now Postscript New Forest Reference Section Hampshire Reference Section

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