City Of London At War 1939-45 Stephen Wynn Pen Sword Military Αγγλικά Βιβλία History World

The City Of London Was Always Going To Be An Obvious Target For German Bombers During Second World War What Better Way Nazi Germany Spread Fear And Panic Amongst British People Than By Attacking Their Capital City?Although Not Vastly Populated In Same That A Bigger Or Larger Town Would There Were Still Enough Working Day Attacks On It Take Toll City\ S Ancient Iconic Buildings Also Bore Brunt Bombs Including Churches Designed Sir Christopher Wren After Great Fire 1666 Book Looks At Effects Damage Caused 8 Months Blitz Between September 1940 May 1941 Most Devastating Raids Took Place 29 December With Both Incendiary Explosive Causing Firestorm So Intense Known As Bravery Staff St Bart\ Hospital Which One Medical Facilities Remained Open Course Other Stories Include Sterling Work Carried Out Civilian Population Different Voluntary Roles They Performed Help Keep Safe Home Guard Watchers Who Spent Nights Rooftops Looking Devices Dropped Luftwaffe Despite Its End Able Rise Like Phoenix From Flames Destruction Ready Become Vibrant Flourishing Borough Is Today Σελίδες: 224 Διαστάσεις: 15 6X15 6Cm