Kelly, MR Michael John
Just a Boy from Bristol
- ISBN 13:
- 9781503020030
- author:
- Kelly, MR Michael John
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 138
- Dimensions:
- 152mm X 8mm
- Genre:
- 22.91 x 15.19 x 0.76 centimetres, Biography, Personal Memoirs, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Bristol was the fifth most heavily bombed city in England during World War II. The city suffered greatly, with 548 air raid alerts and 77 air raids, resulting in 1299 fatalities. The devastating impact was felt by 89,080 buildings, including 81,830 houses destroyed. This memoir recounts the author's experiences during this tumultuous period. The book is a personal account of war, told through the eyes of a child who witnessed the horrors of the conflict firsthand. The story is a poignant and powerful portrayal of the human impact of war, offering a unique perspective on one of the darkest periods in British history.
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