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Southwark in the Blitz Neil Bright

Southwark in the Blitz von Neil Bright

Southwark in the Blitz Neil Bright


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Zusammenfassung

The moving and dramatic account, in words and pictures, of how the London borough of Southwark survived the Blitz

Southwark in the Blitz Zusammenfassung

Southwark in the Blitz Neil Bright

The modern London borough of Southwark was an amalgamation of the old boroughs of Southwark, Bermondsey and Camberwell in 1965. Each of these old boroughs has their own unique Blitz stories some tragic, some extremely sad and some even funny. On that first raid, Bermondseys own Surrey Docks was one of the intended targets for the Luftwaffe. Twelve hours later, Surrey Docks was a smouldering ruin with many of its inhabitants made homeless, jobless, and others injured or killed. On 7 September, it was also the scene of several extremely brave Civil Defence actions resulting in gallantry awards. On the night of 7/8 September 1940, nearly 150 of the three boroughs citizens had been killed. This was the start of what became known as the Night Blitz, lasting through to May 1941. At the end of this period, this total had risen to nearly 2,000. Prior to the start of the Night Blitz, young boys had been marvelling at the dogfights over North Kent between the RAF and the Luftwaffe. Now this was a different war; the homes and streets of London were the new front line. With their never surrender attitude, the population were the new front-line troops. Through the eyes and words of the three boroughs inhabitants and local research, this book takes the reader through the Night Blitz, the Nuisance Raids, the Baby Blitz and the V-Weapon attacks. It is also a testament to those who endured in the old boroughs of Southwark.

Über Neil Bright

Neil Bright has had a long time fascination in military history. A career as a Blitz battlefield guide was spurred by a conversation with and encouragement from a good friend. After several years of hard research in various archives his first of a series of guided Blitz walks were born. These are regularly delivered to a keen and eager public. Neil is regularly sought by the media for quotes and has advised on a variety of projects.

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GOR009508654
9781445656151
1445656159
Southwark in the Blitz Neil Bright
Gebraucht - Sehr Gut
Broschiert
Amberley Publishing
2016-09-15
128
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