Tait, Derek
Devon at War 1939 45
- ISBN 13:
- 9781473855755
- author:
- Tait, Derek
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Pen & Sword Military
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 205
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 centimetres (0.46 kg
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Great Britain
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Devon at War 1939-45 by Derek Tait explores the county's significant contribution to the war effort during World War II. From September 1939 to its end in September 1945, Devon played a vital role as a base for troops and dispatch point for those fighting in Europe. The book delves into the daily lives of Devonians, including the impact on civilians, entertainment, spies, internment of aliens, and the collection of scrap metal. The county's RAF bases repelled German attacks, while air raid shelters were erected in gardens and public places to protect residents from bombing raids. Women took on new roles, including those with the Women's Voluntary Service, which assisted with evacuations, civil defense duties, and provided food and clothing for refugees. Devon's contribution to the war effort was significant, and its people played a crucial part in bringing the conflict to an end.
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