Stitching for Victory by Suzanne Griffith

Stitching for Victory by Suzanne Griffith

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A fascinating and unique account of the importance of stitch to Britain's war effort!

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Stitching for Victory by Suzanne Griffith

When the Second World War broke out, stitched items suddenly became absolutely vital. A massive production of uniforms and stitched equipment took over factories and raw materials while in the home every scrap of thread was utilised. The stories in these pages are of weddings; parachute drops in the dead of night into enemy territory; lice and mud in the trenches; regimental insignia embroidered onto pyjamas until the men came home and secret stitched hidden from brutal guards. This gripping and unusual history offers a glimpse into the courage, endurance, ingenuity and skill of the men, women and children who struggled to survive wartime conditions at home and overseas, and through the hard years of rationing which followed.
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ISBN 13 9780752445335
ISBN 10 0752445332
Title Stitching for Victory
Author Suzanne Griffith
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher The History Press Ltd
Year published 2009-08-03
Number of pages 256
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