Doodlebugs, Gas Masks & Gum

Children's Voices from the Second World War

Nonfiction, History, Military, World War II, Biography & Memoir
Cover of the book Doodlebugs, Gas Masks & Gum by Christina Rex, Amberley Publishing
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Christina Rex ISBN: 9781445608754
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Publication: November 15, 2008
Imprint: Amberley Publishing Language: English
Author: Christina Rex
ISBN: 9781445608754
Publisher: Amberley Publishing
Publication: November 15, 2008
Imprint: Amberley Publishing
Language: English

Throughout six years of conflict, beginning 3 September1939, military manoeuvres, bombs and exhortations to greater dedication to the War Effort became the normality for children. For the young, this was a time of great excitement. Imagine the thrill of Anderson Shelters built in back gardens, concrete blocks and barbed-wire sprouting on beaches, soldiers and tanks in the streets, the Battle of Britain and those spectacular dogfights, the Blitz and masses of shrapnel to collect, searchlights lighting up the night sky, American servicemen appearing and their inexhaustible supplies of chewing gum! From Dunkirk to D-Day, through Doodlebugs to Victory, there was hardly a dull moment and remarkably little fear for children as they learned, collected and played under these bizarre circumstances.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Throughout six years of conflict, beginning 3 September1939, military manoeuvres, bombs and exhortations to greater dedication to the War Effort became the normality for children. For the young, this was a time of great excitement. Imagine the thrill of Anderson Shelters built in back gardens, concrete blocks and barbed-wire sprouting on beaches, soldiers and tanks in the streets, the Battle of Britain and those spectacular dogfights, the Blitz and masses of shrapnel to collect, searchlights lighting up the night sky, American servicemen appearing and their inexhaustible supplies of chewing gum! From Dunkirk to D-Day, through Doodlebugs to Victory, there was hardly a dull moment and remarkably little fear for children as they learned, collected and played under these bizarre circumstances.

More books from Amberley Publishing

Cover of the book Oxfordshire Buses by Christina Rex
Cover of the book Manchester in the Headlines by Christina Rex
Cover of the book Engineering the Pre-Industrial Age by Christina Rex
Cover of the book Allotments by Christina Rex
Cover of the book Coastal Shipping Through Time by Christina Rex
Cover of the book Rutland Through Time by Christina Rex
Cover of the book Dry Stone Walls by Christina Rex
Cover of the book The Ends of Kings by Christina Rex
Cover of the book Volvo Lorries by Christina Rex
Cover of the book Cheddar Through Time by Christina Rex
Cover of the book Derby at Work by Christina Rex
Cover of the book Tadcaster History Tour by Christina Rex
Cover of the book The Milliner's Apprentice by Christina Rex
Cover of the book The Reluctant Ambassador by Christina Rex
Cover of the book Sir Cyril by Christina Rex
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy