Gardiner, Juliet
The Blitz: The British Under Attack
- ISBN 13:
- 9780007386611
- author:
- Gardiner, Juliet
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- HarperPress
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.8 x 3.2 cm
- Genre:
- 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Blitz: The British Under Attack by Juliet Gardiner September 1940 marked the beginning of Nazi Germany's sustained attack on civilian Britain. Lasting eight months, the Blitz was a new and terrible form of warfare that brought destruction to cities across the country. This book charts the impact of the nightly bombings on the entire nation. Juliet Gardiner examines the effects of the Blitz on British society, from the devastating loss of life and property to the resilience and determination of those who endured it. A comprehensive and thought-provoking account, this book provides a detailed understanding of one of the most significant events in British history. By exploring the experiences of ordinary people during this period, Gardiner sheds light on a pivotal moment in the nation's past, revealing the human cost of war and the ways in which it shaped the country that followed.
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