The Fighting Forces of the Second World War: The Home Front by John C Miles

The Fighting Forces of the Second World War: The Home Front by John C Miles

A look at the heroic fighting forces of the Second World War How did the forces that fought on the home front affect the outcome of the Second World War? This book explores the role of civilians during the Second World War, from the local heroes of the resistance movements to the factory workers, Home Guard and firefighters who offered vital support to national war efforts. Along the way, readers will discover the key battles, tactics and weapons that helped the Allies to victory. The Fighting Forces of the Second World War is a must-read for all young military buffs, who enjoy poring over the tactics, uniforms, weapons, special equipment and much more of the heroic fighting forces who waged the Second World War. Key battles and notable events, told chronologically, provide a useful solid historical structure and offer key learning, while the single-topic approach allows easy comparison between the different sides. A great series for readers aged 11 and up.

John C. Miles began life in Toronto, Canada and read music, history and English at university. Moving to the UK, he worked in London as a children's non-fiction editor for many years. A passionate historian, John spends much time researching the past and wondering how and why. He now lives near Bath, where he writes and edits. He also loves to photograph local landscapes with his collection of vintage film cameras.

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ISBN 13	9781445157870
ISBN 10	144515787X
Title	The Fighting Forces of the Second World War: The Home Front
Author	John C Miles
Series	The Fighting Forces Of The Second World War
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Hachette Children's Group
Year published	2018-06-28
Number of pages	32
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.