Devon at War 1939-1945
Author : Gerald D. Wasley
Publisher :
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 18,46 MB
Release : 1994
Category : Devon (England)
ISBN : 9780861148851
Author : Gerald D. Wasley
Publisher :
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 18,46 MB
Release : 1994
Category : Devon (England)
ISBN : 9780861148851
Author : Gerald Wasley
Publisher :
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 32,41 MB
Release : 2011-04-20
Category : Devon (England)
ISBN : 9780857040855
'Devon at War' covers events on the home front during the Second World War, setting them against the ebb and flow of the conflict between the Allied and Axis forces.
Author : Derek Tait
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 23,40 MB
Release : 2017-10-30
Category : History
ISBN : 1473855764
When war was declared on 1 September 1939, the people of Devon pulled together in a way that they hadn't done since the Great War of 1914–18. This book covers the people of Devon's contribution to the war effort, from the commencement of the conflict in September 1939, to its end in September 1945. It features many forgotten news stories of the day and looks at the changes to civilian's everyday lives, entertainment, spies and the internment of aliens living within the area.Devon became vital as a base for troops and as a dispatch point for the many men who left to fight in Europe. Several RAF bases were also established within the county to repel German attacks. Air raid shelters were erected in gardens and at public places and many children living in larger cities were swiftly evacuated to the countryside, as Plymouth and Exeter both suffered greatly from German bombing, with much of Plymouth being obliterated. Carrying a gas mask, rationing, the make-do-and-mend culture and the collection of scrap metal all became a generic way of life.Many of the jobs left open by men fighting abroad were taken up by women on the Home Front. The Women's Voluntary Service assisted with the evacuation of mothers and children to the country, carried out civil defense duties and provided food and clothing for the many refugees from occupied Europe.During the buildup to D Day, American troops were trained and stationed within the county before leaving for the beaches of Normandy. Slapton Sands, Dartmoor and Woolacombe were all used as training grounds with tragic loss of life at Slapton.Devon played a truly vital role in the war and its people contributed greatly to bringing the world changing conflict to an end.
Author : Derek Tait
Publisher :
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 27,95 MB
Release : 2018-03-13
Category :
ISBN : 9781473855755
When war was declared on 1 September 1939, the people of Devon pulled together in a way that they hadn't done since the Great War of 1914-18. This book covers the people of Devon's contribution to the war effort, from the commencement of the conflict in September 1939, to its end in September 1945. It features many forgotten news stories of the day and looks at the changes to civilian's everyday lives, entertainment, spies and the internment of aliens living within the area. Devon became vital as a base for troops and as a dispatch point for the many men who left to fight in Europe. Several RAF bases were also established within the county to repel German attacks. Air raid shelters were erected in gardens and at public places and many children living in larger cities were swiftly evacuated to the countryside, as Plymouth and Exeter both suffered greatly from German bombing, with much of Plymouth being obliterated. Carrying a gas mask, rationing, the make-do-and-mend culture and the collection of scrap metal all became a generic way of life. Many of the jobs left open by men fighting abroad were taken up by women on the Home Front. The Women's Voluntary Service assisted with the evacuation of mothers and children to the country, carried out civil defense duties and provided food and clothing for the many refugees from occupied Europe. During the buildup to D Day, American troops were trained and stationed within the county before leaving for the beaches of Normandy. Slapton Sands, Dartmoor and Woolacombe were all used as training grounds with tragic loss of life at Slapton. Devon played a truly vital role in the war and its people contributed greatly to bringing the world changing conflict to an end.
Author : Charles Cornish
Publisher :
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 39,56 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Holsworthy
ISBN :
Author : Gerald Wasley
Publisher :
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 43,6 MB
Release : 2014-10-20
Category : World War, 1939-1945
ISBN : 9780857042453
In 'Prelude To D-Day' the author portrays life in Devon before the war and changes brought about during the early war years up to the arrival of the US Forces leading to the evacuation of the South Hams. He examines the reasoning behind the choice of training areas, the logistics involved in their operation, elements of training, live firing, and experimental weapons.
Author : Henry Buckton
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 39,48 MB
Release : 2012-11-15
Category : History
ISBN : 1445624478
Exploring in full colour the history of Devon in the Second World War and what remains today.
Author : Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Publisher :
Page : 59 pages
File Size : 29,63 MB
Release : 1960
Category : World War, 1939-1945
ISBN :
Author : Barry Powell
Publisher :
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 33,99 MB
Release : 1995
Category : Devon (England)
ISBN : 9781900012003
Author : Great Britain. Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 20,80 MB
Release : 1960
Category : National cemeteries
ISBN :