National Service by Paul Evans
As Britain emerged from the Second World War, the armed forces desperately needed extra manpower to face new threats from old allies and to meet the considerable obligations of its Empire. This title explains what life was like for these recruits, from training to demo, and how they were affected by their experiences.Peter Doyle is a scientist and military historian specialising in the role of terrain in warfare. He has written, amongst others: The British Soldier of the First World War, Shire, 2008; Prisoner of War in Germany, 1939–1945, (Shire 2008); The British Soldier of the Second World War (Shire, 2009); ARP and Civil Defence in the Second World War (Shire 2010).
Paul Evans is a specialist dealer in twentieth century art and design, having a particular interest in posters, graphics and the propaganda arts, and is the author of The 1960s House for Shire (2010).
This is their fourth collaboration after: The Home Front 1939-1945, (Crowood, 2007); Tommy’s War in Europe, British Military Memorabilia 1939-1945, (Crowood 2009); and The 1940s House (Shire 2009)
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| ISBN 13 | 9780747810926 |
| ISBN 10 | 0747810923 |
| Title | National Service |
| Author | Paul Evans |
| Series | Shire Library |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2012-05-10 |
| Number of pages | 64 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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