The Children's Front: The Impact of the Second World War on British Children - Couverture souple

Buckton, Henry

 
9781860775710: The Children's Front: The Impact of the Second World War on British Children
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 1860775713 ISBN 13 : 9781860775710
Editeur : Phillimore & Co Ltd, 2009

Synopsis

Those who were children during World War II spent their formative years amidst an extraordinary succession of events that left vivid impressions. This insightful study combines the memories of those children with historical research to examine the major factors influencing wartime childhood and development. At a time when children were in mortal danger because of daily attacks on British soil, measures taken to protect them included gasmasks, air-raid shelters, and the blackouts. Schooling was interrupted and the land became an island fortress as military equipment and installations appeared everywhere, both in cities and in small villages. Fathers and other family members were often away from home, serving in the armed forces, but children too could "do their bit" for the war effort. Some interviewees recall the experiences of evacuation and their feelings at the time, which extended from a sense of security to fear of abuse. The war-time toys and games, the clubs that could be joined, and the entertainment and information that was on offer are all examined as well.

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À propos de l?auteur

Henry Buckton is a former member of the RAF and the author of several books, including By Royal Command, The Lost Villages, and Politicians at War.

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Éditeur
Phillimore & Co Ltd
Date d'édition
2009
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1860775713
ISBN 13 
9781860775710
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
208
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