Chatterton, Andrew
Fortress Britain 1940: Forget Dad's Army! Britain's Defences on Land, Sea and Air in 1940
- ISBN 13:
- 9781636243450
- author:
- Chatterton, Andrew
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Casemate Publishers
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 16 x 23.5 x 2.9 centimetres (0.5
- Genre:
- History
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Britain's Unsung Defences: A New Perspective on the Second World War. The conventional narrative of Britain's position in 1940 is one of weakness and isolation. However, this view is far from accurate. In reality, Britain was well-prepared to face the Nazi threat, with a powerful navy, a relatively strong RAF operating as part of a coordinated system, and a well-armed post-Dunkirk army. The Home Guard and thousands of men and women in secret roles also played a crucial role in the country's defence. Despite the Empire's vast reach, its support has often been overlooked in accounts of the Second World War. However, it is clear that the Empire and other Allies would have played a significant role had the Germans invaded. This book sheds new light on Britain's secret defences, revealing a more complex and nuanced picture of the country's role in the war.
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